Bigleaf Delcova

Bigleaf Delcova is a pretty big tree with big leaves and relatively big fruit. 
== Desc. ==
A very large tree. Bigleaf Delcova is the head of its group, the bigleaf Delcovas. Growing yo over 80' tall, The bigleaf is one of the larger trees. The tallest specimen was found in Norwich reaching 132' at Norwich Free Academy. This tree has 3 massive trunks. The spread of this tree reaches over 200' wide. This is the champion tree of its species. Its leaves are quite large, and which resembles a seagrape. Leaves may be 4-7" long and 5-8" wide. They are not evergreen, while it's very own Hybrid (with another Delcova or possibly a magnolia) has evergreen foliage. A rather large fruit is produced a few weeks after flowering. Flowering begins in March and ends in June. Trees flower again in October-November. The last fruits are ripe around Thanksgiving. Leaves fall shortly after, usually in December, or whenever temps drop below 15 degrees. Fruits resemble a drupe about 3x the size of an average jelly bean. Flowers are pink catkins. The flowers bloom for several days before petals drop. The flower eventually becomes the fruit. Give or take 13 days after petals fall is usually around maturity. These fruits are highly saught after by wildlife and people alike for its sweet, taste and candy like appearance. Animals love it as it is sweet and has much needed nutrients. These tree's leaves, fruit, and bark are known to have medicinal properties that help cure some diseases and sicknesses.
Cultivars- Natually occurring Hybrid- Evergreen Bigleaf
== Quick Stats ==
Seagrape Like. Non-Evergreen. 
Twigs- Big, brown with red speckles. 
Bark- Red, ridged. Some of these trees develop fissures and furrows with old age.
Fast Growing- 2-4' per year. 
Full Sun -- Full Shade.
Medicinal Tree
Category:Hypo Nature
Category:Trees and Shrubs
Category:Nature
Category:Delcovas