Description

An excellent small tree with many ornamental attributes; very neat, upright habit of growth; foliage displays interesting irregular cream variegation and superb burgundy to pink fall color, holding late into fall; very adaptable to diverse conditions

Landscape Attributes

Lamplighter Parrotia is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Lamplighter Parrotia is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Lamplighter Parrotia will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.