A tree in the family Hamamelidaceae...closely related to the witch-hazels...
Okay, it's really not the same, or all that similar
but it tolerates my alkaline soil, doesn't demand too much water, "flowers" in the very early spring, has cool bark, and decent fall color
Nothing against witch-hazels, mind you. I wish I could grow them here; they just don't like it, so I settle for the Parrotia.
Thanks for the article Neil!
