× Sycoparrotia semidecidua 'Purple Haze'

RHS Plant Profile
sycoparrotia 'Purple Haze'
Shrubs Trees

A spreading, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree to 4m tall and 6m wide. Oblong to elliptic leaves up to 8cm long are semi-evergreen with some turning shades of yellow, orange and reddish-purple before falling in autumn; new growth emerges tinted deep reddish-purple in spring before turning glossy green. In late winter to early spring, dense clusters of flowers open from brown buds with yellow anthers tinged red surrounded by purple-brown bracts

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Hamamelidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Spreading branched
Genus
× Sycoparrotia are semi-evergreen shrubs with glossy, elliptic leaves and dense clusters of tiny brownish flowers with prominent red anthers
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus