The Paperbark is incredible. It was old when I got it and put it in, in fact they have to be over 70 years old for the seed to become viable which this one is!
A lot of people get confused with them thinking they are a Japanese maple which they are not. They were found in China during the second world war by some British Soldiers and some were brought back. To me surely a tree that gives you wonderful leaves then Autumn/fall colour, finally that incredible cinnamon coloured peeling bark and is ultra hardy is worth growing. Plus they do not mind sun or shade or indeed Acid or chalk soils. What more do you want from a plant, and yes they flower as well.
Regards.
Neil.
