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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Tetrapanax papyrifer - Araliaceae

~   CHINESE RICE-PAPER PLANT   ~

Single or multi-stemmed small tree that is mainly grown for its spectacular foliage - a must have in the subtropical garden and hardier than its look might suggest.

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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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Luma apiculata - Myrtaceae

~   CHILEAN MYRTLE   ~

This evergreen tree grows usually as a multi-stemmed specimen. It flowers white during summer and shows off its very attractive bark all year round.

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