Davidia involucrata - Cornaceae

~   HANDKERCHIEF TREE   ~

A medium-sized, deciduous tree with stunning large white bracts in early summer, that look like handkerchiefs.

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Cercidiphyllaceae

~   KATSURA TREE   ~

A medium-sized deciduous tree with heart-shaped foliage that smells strongly of caramel during autumn. Needs a lot of space.

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Acer griseum - Sapindaceae

~   PAPER-BARK MAPLE   ~

A small deciduous tree, which is slow growing and can fit in even small gardens. It has trifoliate leaves, which is unusual for a maple. Mostly grown for its vivid autumn colour and its magnificent bark!

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Ginkgo biloba - Ginkgoaceae

~   MAIDENHAIR TREE   ~

This living fossil is classed as a deciduous conifer. The tree has got those very distinct bilobed leaves. With its narrow upright habit and very robust character, it makes a brilliant tree in polluted cities.

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