Parrotia persica #2

Upright, oval small tree or large shrub. Blooms in late winter with small, unusual flowers. Foliage emerges a reddish-purple maturing to a medium green, then in autumn, turning a vivid yellow, orange and red. Older bark is handsome, flaking in patches to display green, tan, white and gray. Very tolerant once established. Medium to fast growth rate.