A tree truly for all seasons, spring foliage colour, changing to green in summer, stunning autumn colour, flaky bark in winter and then to start all over again with Hamamelis like flowers in winter – spring on bare stems.
Not only are Parrotia stunning all year round, they are tough as can be with virtually no pests or diseases.
Bella: An upright Parrotia with dark red autumn colour to the leaf. Tinted dark purple – red in spring when the foliage emerge.
Persian Spire: Ideal for a smaller garden with an eventual height of 3m in a narrow conical form.
Vanessa: An upright choice with graceful slightly upward pointing tips to the branches