Parrotia persica 'Lamplighter' (Lamplighter variegated Parrotia) Expedition Donation Male and female catkins before

Male and female catkins before the leaves fully open

Compact foliage with red stems and large red flowers resembling an orchid

Plants will form large

In a few years plants will form loose colonies with younger and older blooming sized bulbs

Parrotia persica 'Lamplighter' (Lamplighter variegated Parrotia) Expedition Donation Male and female catkins beforeFamily: Hamamelidaceae Zone: 5 9 Natural Range: Iran Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Part sun Height: 20' Bloom Time: February to March Attributes: Deciduous, large shrub or small tree that develops a patchwork of gray, green and creamy bark with age. Medium green foliage with irregular white and gray mottling. Notes: Fall foliage is flushed pink and purple. Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot