What Kind of Tree Do I Have?

Laser · 18th October 2011, 03:49 AM

Greetings, new to the site and looking for some help from the experts.

We recently moved into a new house just outside of Portland Oregon and found this tree in the backyard. I have not been able to identify the kind of tree. It looks like it may be some kind of Hickory but the leaves appear to be too broad. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Laser

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Eden Keeper · 18th October 2011, 09:52 AM

Dove tree, Davidia involucrata Baillon, or handkerchief tree. The common names refer to the appearance of the white bracts on the flowers. Hopefully you get to see them next May, but many kinds of trees tend to have alternate years with abundant flowering so it may be a couple years until a good showing.

Laser · 18th October 2011, 10:15 AM

Yes! After doing further research, I'm sure you are correct. Thank you so much for the information.

I do look forward to next spring when (with luck) it will bless me with some beautiful flowers.

Thanks Again,

Laser

18th October 2011, 03:49 AM	#1
Laser I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland Or. Posts: 2	What Kind of Tree Do I Have? Greetings, new to the site and looking for some help from the experts. We recently moved into a new house just outside of Portland Oregon and found this tree in the backyard. I have not been able to identify the kind of tree. It looks like it may be some kind of Hickory but the leaves appear to be too broad. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Laser

18th October 2011, 09:52 AM	#2
Eden Keeper Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 116	Re: What Kind of Tree Do I Have? Dove tree, Davidia involucrata Baillon, or handkerchief tree. The common names refer to the appearance of the white bracts on the flowers. Hopefully you get to see them next May, but many kinds of trees tend to have alternate years with abundant flowering so it may be a couple years until a good showing.

18th October 2011, 10:15 AM	#3
Laser I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland Or. Posts: 2	Re: What Kind of Tree Do I Have? Yes! After doing further research, I'm sure you are correct. Thank you so much for the information. I do look forward to next spring when (with luck) it will bless me with some beautiful flowers. Thanks Again, Laser

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