Rarely cultivated but rather distinctive, Davidia grows into a large tree so it requires space, but it takes time for the plant to grow big and even in the meantime, it will flower. It has large, oval, toothed leaves which turn yellow - orange, sometimes rusty-yellow in Autumn. It has in fact red, globular flowers which are further highlighted by the surrounding, large 2 white bracts, similar to "hanging handkerchiefs", hence the name. These are followed by another attraction: 2-3cm long, green then brown, hanging fruits. These fruit remain on the tree until mid-Winter and so gives some Winter value to the garden. It prefers soil with good draingae and a fast growing species, especially when young.