Parrotia persica 'Bella'

A new plant to us, Parrotia persica 'Bella' is a tree with dark red or purple tinted young leaves and wine red autumn colour once established. Established plants have flaking, peeling bark.

With both spring and autumn colour, 'Bella' looks as though it will be an excellent garden tree. Best autumn colour usually seen when planted in a position with plenty of sun.

• Position: Sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any well drained fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: January - February.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Small or eventually medium sized branching tree with an upright habit.
  • Height: 8 - 10 m (26 - 32 ft) / [up to 4 m (13 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft) / [2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]