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Scientific Name: Parrotia persica 'JL Columnar'

Also Known As

  • Parrotia persica 'Persian Spire'
  • Persian Spire™ Ironwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-25'
  • W: 8'-15'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Parrotia persica Persian Spire™ PP24951 plant details

Parrotia persica Persian Spire™ PP24951 is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In winter red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Parrotia persica Persian Spire™ PP24951

Plant type: tree
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in winter
Uses: exfoliating bark, fall color, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Parrotia persica Persian Spire™ PP24951

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wonderful four-season interest on this columnar 25? x 10? Ironwood, spring growth emerges bright-green with dark-purple edging, in summer it is a lovely green column before turning shades of orange-red-purple in autumn, winter shows us its intereting branch patterns and pretty exfoliating bark, this tree is a winner! S/PSh-M

Gardening facts about Parrotia persica Persian Spire™ PP24951 plant

How to Grow Parrotia persica Persian Spire™ PP24951

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-15'

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  • sun - mostly sun
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