Autumn color -- Parrotia persica

Parrotia persica -- Persian Parrotia

Essentially this is an upgraded form of the withchhazel. Normaly it grows as a low-branched tree, typically two-thirds as broad as it is tall. I prefer to prune it up to a single trunked tree! Bark exfoliates as it ages and the leaves turn brilliant red, yellow and orange in autumn. This is a must have for the fall garden! This really is one my favorite trees. The other might be Acer griseum! The slow growing Persian ironwood is one tough little tree. It is virtually free of pests and diseases, and tolerates acidic to alkaline soils, heat, drought, wind, urban air pollution and soil compaction. Best autumn color is produced on specimens growing in acidic soil in full sun.

The red flowers resemble the native witch hazel of N. America. They are mostly yellow!

Zones 5-8

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Acer griseum- Paperbark Maple

(Among the rich variety of cultivated maples, this one is distinguished by its peeling tissue-thin coppery bark. Leaves turn orange and scarlet in fall. Easily grown. Recipient of the God Medal Plant Award by the Pennsylvania Horticural Society. Heritage


With a dignified, rounded form, dramatically flaking mahogany colored bark that peels to expose the cinnamon hues beneath, and rich green trifoliate leaves that blaze to a brilliant red each fall, China's Paper-bark Maple is a splendid specimen for just about any place in your garden. This Maple requires well drained soil, and will tolerate sun, shade or wind, but never drought.
Noted most especially for its winter beauty, Acer griseum grows slowly to 20-30' x 15-20'.

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Enkianthus campanulatus-Redvein Enkianthus

This is a very prune-able shrub with heather-like flowers born in clusters in May. Slender branches complement the small leaves, giving the shrub a delicate texture. Its best use is to add add variety to the company of azaleas, and green blobby rhododendrons, kalmia, and camellias. Prefers acidic soil and part shade. It can take full sun, but will have to be well watered and cared for. In some areas of the country it can have incredible fall color.

E. cerneus is larger and has a deeper red flower. Sadly I have only one plant.
The plants are nice healthy tree pot size. About 12" or more.