Parrotia persica ‘Vanessa’

A deciduous tree admired for its autumn colour and elegant, upright habit. Leaves emerge red tinged with bronze in spring, turning to green and forming a dense canopy through summer before maturing to brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple in autumn, creating a spectacular seasonal display. In late winter to early spring, small red flowers appear on bare branches, adding subtle interest. Ideal as a specimen tree for the garden it thrives in full sun or and prefers moist but well-drained soil. Parrotia persica ‘Vanessa’ provides architectural form and outstanding autumn colour.