Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana

RHS Plant Profile

Jacquemont’s parrotiopsis

Synonyms

Parrotia jacquemontiana

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A large deciduous shrub or small tree, to around 6m high and with an upright habit. Tiny flowers with bright yellow stamens surrounded by large white bracts are produced on bare branches in spring, and sometimes intermittently in summer. Leaves are rounded to broadly ovate, toothed and glossy deep green, turning golden yellow in autumn

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 10–20 years
Max Spread: 2.5-4 metres
Max Height: 4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Acid or Neutral or Alkaline

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H6

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Hamamelidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Columnar upright, Spreading branched
Genus
Name Status: Correct
Plant Range: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Himalaya

How to Grow

Cultivation

Thrives in deep, fertile, lime-free soil in light shade, but will tolerate a range of soils and positions. May be grown over chalk if soil is at least 60cm deep. Flowers may be damaged by late frosts

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by softwood, semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings. Seed germination requires cold stratification and may take up to 18 months

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Architectural
Cottage and informal garden
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free