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
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
By: Forestfarm
Specimen Tree - Rare
By: Treephoria
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.
By: Cistus Nursery
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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