Handkerchief Tree

Yes, on one of my trips, I’ve seen a tree with actual handkerchiefs on it. I think it was Turkey or Cyprus

There's a handkerchief tree in the Quadrangle at Newcastle University - or there was last time I was there, admittedly a few years ago.

There is a big handkerchief tree at NT Hidcote Manor but I have never managed to visit when the Hankies are flying! I think this is one of my favourite NT gardens especially in late spring when all the tulips are out.

I also thought it was a tree with real handkerchiefs attached. I’ve never heard of them but so beautiful. I’d love one but I’m not a gardener so doubt I’d manage to nurture one.

I saw one recently in a NT property.

I’ve seen a tulip tree in a private garden. They seem relatively rare ..?

Taichinan

*Calendargirl*, me too. I thought the OP was referring to a tree I saw once in Cyprus which was covered in real hankies or bits of cloth. I have a feeling it may have been some sort of memorial, or maybe a superstition. Your 'real tree' sounds lovely sago.

It was truly beautiful, I took a video of the “handkerchiefs” blowing in the breeze, it took my breath away.

The gardens are famous for many things including the blue poppies and many stunning sculptures.

I think May/June is the best time to visit
£12 entrance fee is worth every penny.

Here is a link; www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjdmsfknqn_AhUGIMAKHdVEC_UQFnoECA0QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.himalayangarden.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3W2Dqq1oubU7SIJe9MIuUx

Calendargirl, me too. I thought the OP was referring to a tree I saw once in Cyprus which was covered in real hankies or bits of cloth. I have a feeling it may have been some sort of memorial, or maybe a superstition. Your 'real tree' sounds lovely sago.

That's stunning Sago : thank you.

Iv’e been to lovely Yorkshire many times but have never heard of these gardens. They look beautiful so I will definitely put them on my list of places to visit next time. Thank you for the tip Sago.

Silly me, I thought on seeing the title this was a new way of displaying unused handkerchiefs!

I imagined them dripping wet in a heavy shower of rain,

A wonderful tree.. something ethereal about it I think....

Davidia involucrata
Species to recognise when not in flower

Saw one at Eastnor Castle last weekend, many woodlands on the great estates have them, only recognized for a few brief weeks.

It’s great to know there are more around the country.

That’s beautiful! We have one in our local park in Leicester. We’re going home today after a lovely few days in Norfolk, so I’ll have to see if it’s in flower 😊

There is one in Abbey Gardens Winchester Sago a fairly nondescript tree most of the time, then this glorious, brief display. I used to pass it on my way to work and back.