Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana – Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana

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Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana – Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana

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Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana is related to Parrotia in name but, thanks to its distinctive flowering, is easily distinguished from it. It is a substantial shrub to small, often multi-stemmed tree. When young, P. jacquemontiana has an oval crown, but it later becomes rounded. The yellow-grey twigs are downy-hairy. The slightly glossy, dark green leaves turn deep yellow in autumn. The flowering of P. jacquemontiana is striking. Bundles of about 20, petal-less flowers stand together and actually look like one dense bundle of stamens. The pistils are shorter and hidden between the stamens. At the base of each bundle are four to six creamy-white bractae (flower bracts, just like in Cornus kousa, for example). This distinguishes Parrotiopsis from other members of the Hamamelis family.
Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana grows best in nutrient-rich, moist but well-drained soil. In calcareous soil, growth will be reduced and flowering richness will also decrease. Like Parrotia, Parrotiopsis tolerates a lot of heat and direct sunlight. Suitable as a park or garden tree, or in cemeteries, etc.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
3-6 (7) m
Width
2-4m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs yellow-grey, bark grey, smooth
Leaf
round to broad ovoid, 3-8 cm long, slightly glossy dark green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
bundles of greenish-yellow stamens, with 4-6 white bracts at the base, mei
Fruits
spiked capsule, brown-green, approx. 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) oval 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white May average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana

Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana can eventually reach a height of 3-6 (7) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3-6 (7) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana blooms in may.
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