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    Parrotia persica

    Also Known As

    • Ironwood Tree
    • Persian Ironwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-40'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Parrotia persica plant details

    Parrotia persica is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and winter red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Parrotia persica

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: hamamelidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, peeling bark, street tree, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Parrotia persica

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This delightful rare 20-40'tall and nearly as wide tree is best known for its spectacular fall colors of yellow, orange, red and purple; in winter it shows off with its peeling bark coming off to expose green, white and tan patches; an exquisite specimen. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    F. W. Parrot, who made the first ascent of Mt. Ararat in 1829, lends his name to this low branched, round headed, deciduous Persian native with tremendous landscape value. In spring, the silver, green and cream-colored smooth bark is complemented by lustrous green foliage and in autumn it's highlighted by exquisite gold, rosy pink and crimson tones. Later, showy red stamens and wooly brown bracts create a reddish haze around bare limbs, making a virtual carousel of color and texture. Pest free Persian Ironwood prefers well drained soil and detests both overly wet or dry conditions. Grows moderately. 10

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Essentially the tree form of witchhazel. It naturally becomes a low-branched tree, typically two-thirds as broad as it is tall. Bark exfoliates on older branches; leaves turn brilliant red, yellow and orange in autumn. With a bit of selective pruning when it's young, but minimal care thereafter, it becomes a medium-sized tree of appealing form. Maroon flowers are small, easily missed by a casual observer in early spring.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Parrotia persica has one of the most beautiful foliage displays, in addition to year-round eye appeal and ease of maintenance. Reddish-purple when unfolding in spring, the leaves are a lustrous dark green in summer, and yellow to orange or scarlet in fall. Leaves hold their color for a long period. Older branches and trunks develop an exfoliating gray, green, white, and brown color. Absolutely the best fall color. This is our family favorite tree

    By: Oregon Grown Tree Farm

    New leaves edged with red, yellow-orange-pink fall color, peeling gray and tan bark. Good street tree. Zones 5-8

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    "One of the best small specimen trees that I know", Dirr. The foliage is reddish purple when unfolding changing to lustrous medium to dark green during summer & developing brilliant yellow to orange to scarlet fall color. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FOR FOLIAGE EFFECT. Bark peels to reveal silver, green, white, and cinnamon colors. Will take light shade. Will not take wet or poorly drained soil. Plants of Merit - Missouri Botanical Garden. Great Plant Picks - Miller Botanical Garden

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Because of its Witch Hazel genes, Parrotia performs with a respectable fall palette of color. Rounded tree with strong branching 25' tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Parrotia persica plant

    How to Grow Parrotia persica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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