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Sycoparrotia semidecidua

Also Known As

  • Sycoparrotia X Sycoparrotia semidecidua
  • x Sycoparrotia semidecidua

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Sycoparrotia semidecidua plant details

Sycoparrotia semidecidua is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with chartreuse foliage. In spring and winter chocolate and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sycoparrotia semidecidua

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sycoparrotia semidecidua

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This progeny of an unusual inter-generic liaison between Sycopsis and Parrotia is recommended by its leathery leaves (intermediate between its parents) and its chocolate-brown flowers with their bright-red anthers! S/M
Specimen Tree - Rare
Useful small garden tree, to 10-15 ft, a hybrid between drought tolerant Parrotia persica (Persian Ironwood) & evergreen Sycopsis sinensis (Chinese Fighazel) -- semi-deciduous as the name implies, growing in a graceful, narrow pyramidal form with layered branches. Late deciduous, if at all, with late winter, dark orange petalled flowers. Frost hardy to 5F - mid USDA zone 8 - or below. Full sun to dappled shade.

Gardening facts about Sycoparrotia semidecidua plant

How to Grow Sycoparrotia semidecidua

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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