Parrotia are deciduous trees characterized by their wide, oval-shaped leaves that display vibrant colors in the fall. They produce numerous small red flowers that appear in late winter and early spring.

Parrotia persica 'Biltmore'

Parrotia persica 'Burgundy' is a small, typically multi-stemmed deciduous tree or shrub that can reach a height of up to 8 meters. In early spring, it produces red flowers that appear on bare branches. As the season progresses, the foliage starts as a deep red-green, transitioning to a glossy green-dark-red throughout the summer months. In autumn, the leaves shift to a mix of red, yellow, and purple hues. In winter, the tree reveals its distinctive flaky bark, adding interest to the landscape.

Parrotia persica 'Burgundy'

Parrotia persica 'Cobhay Upright'

Parrotia persica 'Felicie' is a deciduous tree that typically grows to about 10 meters in height. Its mature bark features a distinctive flaking texture. The leaves are broad and glossy, transitioning to vivid yellow, red, and purple hues during the autumn months. In late winter, small crimson flowers emerge from the bare branches.

Parrotia persica 'Felicie'

Parrotia persica 'Globosa'

Parrotia persica 'Henny's Dwarf'

Parrotia persica 'Het Plantsoen'

Parrotia persica 'Horizontalis'

Parrotia persica 'Jennifer Teates'

Parrotia persica 'Jodrell Bank' is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of approximately 8 meters. It features upward-growing branches and develops distinctive peeling bark as it matures. The leaves are broadly oval; they start as a reddish-bronze color, transition to a glossy green during the warmer months, and ultimately display dark red and purple tones in the fall. In late winter, small crimson flowers appear on the bare branches.

Parrotia persica 'Jodrell Bank'

Parrotia persica 'Lamplighter' (v)

Parrotia persica 'Passion Lace'

Parrotia persica 'Pendula' is a deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of about 3 meters. It features a graceful, weeping growth form with its branches cascading downward. The leaves are broad and oval, displaying a glossy green hue throughout spring and summer. As autumn approaches, they transition to vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red. In late winter, small crimson flowers emerge on the bare branches, though they are produced in limited quantities.

Parrotia persica 'Pendula'

Parrotia persica 'Persian Carpet'

Parrotia persica 'Persian Lace' (v)

Parrotia persica 'Prostrata'

Parrotia persica 'Red Edge'

Parrotia persica 'Red October'

Parrotia persica 'Ruby Vase'

Parrotia persica 'Summer Bronze' is a compact deciduous tree or shrub, frequently developing multiple stems. In early spring, it produces red flowers that appear on bare branches. As the season progresses, its leaves unfurl in a reddish-green hue, maturing to a glossy green during summer while retaining a red margin. In the fall, the foliage transforms into shades of red, yellow, and purple. Mature specimens showcase distinctive flaky bark during the winter months.

Parrotia persica 'Summer Bronze'

Parrotia persica 'Tortworth Court'

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' is a compact, upright tree known for its distinctive flaking bark. In late winter and early spring, it showcases small red blooms that emerge on bare branches. The young leaves display a blend of red and bronze hues, transitioning to green during the summer months. As fall approaches, the foliage transforms, offering a vibrant display of red, orange, and purple tones.

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Parrotia persica 'Victor'

Parrotia persica Contemplation ('Ppcm2')

Parrotia persica Golden BellTower ('Chrishaven 1')

Parrotia persica Persian Spire ('Jlpn01' PBR) is a vertical, column-like tree that can reach a height of approximately 6 meters and a width of around 3 meters. Its bark is characterized by a flaking texture, displaying shades of grey-green and pale brown. The leaves are elongated and oval-shaped, initially emerging in a deep purple hue before transitioning to dark green with a purple edge. In the fall, they change to a mix of red, orange, and yellow. In late winter to early spring, the tree produces clusters of small, greenish flowers that feature prominent red anthers.

Parrotia persica Persian Spire ('Jlpn01'PBR)

Parrotia persica fastigiate

Parrotia subaequalis

Parrotiopsis

Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana is a sizable deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching heights of approximately 6 meters with an upright growth form. In spring, it features small flowers with vibrant yellow stamens, framed by substantial white bracts that emerge from bare branches, occasionally reappearing throughout the summer. The foliage consists of rounded to broadly ovate leaves that are toothed and glossy, exhibiting a rich deep green color that transforms to golden yellow during the autumn months.

Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana

Rhodoleia

Rhodoleia aff. henryi

Rhodoleia championii

Rhodoleia henryi

Rhodoleia parvipetala

Sinowilsonia consists of deciduous shrubs or small trees characterized by their wide, oval foliage. In spring, they produce catkin-like flowers prior to the emergence of their leaves.

Sinowilsonia

Sinowilsonia henryi is a sizable, expansive deciduous shrub or small tree. Its leaves have a broad oval shape and can reach lengths of up to 18 cm. In late spring, it produces green, catkin-like flowers, with male and female blooms found on different specimens. The female catkins can grow to a length of 15 cm when bearing fruit.

Sinowilsonia henryi

Sycopsis includes evergreen and semi-evergreen trees and shrubs characterized by their leathery, oval to oblong foliage and small clusters of flowers that lack petals, which appear in the spring.

Sycopsis

Sycopsis heterophylla

Sycopsis sinensis is a sizable, semi-evergreen shrub characterized by its upright branches and dark green, leathery foliage that can reach lengths of up to 10 cm. In the spring, it produces short, compact clusters of brown-felted buds that bloom into flowers lacking petals, featuring red anthers and yellow filaments.

Sycopsis sinensis

Trichocladus crinitus

Trichocladus ellipticus

x Sycoparrotia consists of semi-evergreen shrubs characterized by their shiny, elliptical leaves. These plants produce dense bunches of small brownish flowers featuring noticeable red anthers.

x Sycoparrotia

x Sycoparrotia semidecidua is a semi-evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4 meters tall. It features oblong-elliptic leaves that reach lengths of up to 8 centimeters and display a yellow hue in the autumn. In the spring, this plant produces small clusters of reddish flowers.

x Sycoparrotia semidecidua

x Sycoparrotia semidecidua 'Prins Claus'

x Sycoparrotia semidecidua 'Purple Haze' is a moderately spreading shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 4 meters and widths of 6 meters. Its leaves are oblong to elliptic, measuring up to 8 centimeters long, and display semi-evergreen characteristics, with some foliage transitioning to yellow, orange, and reddish-purple hues before dropping in autumn. In spring, new growth appears with a deep reddish-purple tint, which matures to a glossy green. From late winter to early spring, the plant produces dense clusters of flowers that emerge from brown buds, featuring yellow anthers with red tinges, all encased in purple-brown bracts.

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