Parrotia Persica ‘Bella’

Parrotia persica is a choice tree prized for its stunning autumn foliage and unusual spring flowers. ‘Bella’ is an exceptional cultivar that boasts not only fiery autumn colour but also tinted foliage in the spring. The large, deeply veined oval leaves are dark red/purple tinted when young, maturing to glossy green then turning rich shades of orange and wine red in the autumn. In late winter, before the foliage emerges, it also bears clusters of unusual, spidery, crimson flowers that resemble Witch Hazel. Mature trees develop attractive, flaking bark which provides an additional winter feature. Parrotia persica ‘Bella’ forms a small to medium branching tree with an upright habit. It makes a stunning specimen tree for small to medium gardens. Height: 6m (19.6ft). Spread: 4m (13ft).