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Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Also Known As

Vanessa Upright Ironwood Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-40'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: columnar, distinctive bark, fall color, peeling bark, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful columnar form of Ironwood grows 20-25' high and only 10-15' wide; spring brings glossy-green leaves tinted with reddish-purple and it is stunning in fall with its gorgeous yellow-orange-red-purple color, beautiful even in winter with its eye-catching peeling bark; perfect for smaller gardens, side yards or entryways. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This narrow version of Parrotia persica grows 25-feet high and 10 to 15 feet wide. Attractive peeling bark. Gorgeous yellow-orange-red-purple fall color. A striking garden sentinel.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Lovely form on the ironwood tree that has an upright, columnar habit. This slow-grower has glossy green foliage that emerges with a burgundy colored edging. This changes to solid green throughout the growing season, followed by an array of colors from yellow to purple and red in the fall. Spidery looking red flowers bloom on bare branches in late winter and last into the spring. Even before the unique blooms appear, the patchwork of gray and tan bark on mature specimens makes this a desirable tree. Urban and drought tolerant. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Vanessa is a narrow columnar form of the Persian Ironwood and expands the usefulness of this fantastic species. Vanessa grows about a foot per year with mostly ascending branches to 25' tall by 10-15' wide in maturity. Excellent fall leaf colors and peeling bark on older trees are hallmarks of Parrotia.

By: Fantastic Plants

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

An excellent choice for a smaller space. This Parrotia is a narrow growing variety, looks fantastic at the corner of a house with a shrub border in front.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Very useful upright form with 15' tall columnar habit and consistent fall color of orange, gold and red.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Photo of Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Gardening facts about Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' plant

How to Grow Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- 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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