Sycoparrotia

New Zealand’s Best Sycoparrotia Trees

Growing colourful trees in your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space
• They attract birds and bees
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced
• They can provide shelter and screening
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the largest variety of trees, and we have the right one for your space. Our Sycoparrotia trees have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Sycoparrotia trees, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Sycoparrotia

1. What is the common name for Sycoparrotia?

The most common name for Sycoparrotia is the Parrotia Persica. It is also known as the Persian ironwood, Persian parrotia, and the ironwood tree. Sycoparrotia is a genus of flowering plants in the Hamamelidaceae family. The genus includes a single species, Sycoparrotia semidecidua, which is a deciduous tree native to central and eastern China.

2. What is Sycoparrotia?

Sycoparrotia semidecidua is a popular ornamental tree due to its attractive foliage, colourful flowers, and interesting bark. The tree grows to a height of 30-40 feet (9-12 metres) and has a broad, spreading canopy. The leaves are ovate to round and are a deep green colour in the summer. In the fall, the leaves turn to a brilliant red or orange before falling off. Sycoparrotia semidecidua blooms in the spring, producing small, red flowers that are clustered in heads. The flowers are followed by small, green fruits that ripen to a dark brown colour.

3. Where does Sycoparrotia grow best?

Sycoparrotia semidecidua is a hardy tree that is relatively easy to care for. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. The tree is drought-tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during dry periods.

4. What are some facts about Sycoparrotia?

Here are some additional interesting facts about Sycoparrotia:

• The tree is named after Parrotia persica, a Persian botanist who discovered the tree in the 18th century.
• The tree is also known as the ironwood tree because of its hard, dense wood.
• The tree is a popular choice for bonsai cultivation.

If you are looking for a beautiful and easy-to-care-for ornamental tree, this is a great option. It will add a touch of elegance to your garden or patio.