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Parrotia persica

Persian Ironwood (Ironwood)

An excellent specimen tree with tassel-like, red flowers appearing in late winter or early spring. They sport an oval, rounded head and reddish-purple-to-green foliage which changes to yellow, orange, and scarlet in autumn. The exfoliating bark reveals a medley of colours: silver-gray, green, white, and tan.

  • »  Red tassel-like flowers appear before the leaves
  • »  Green leaves emerge reddish
  • »  Newest growth on branch ends reddish all summer
  • »  Leaves turn yellow, orange and red in the fall
  • »  Bark exfoliates on mature stems
  • »  Oval, upright habit
  • »  Bloom Time: March to April

7gal Treeform Low Inventory
$270.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:10-13 m
  • Spread:9-10 m
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Multi-stem/Clump form
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Red
Landscape uses
• Roadside planting
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Parrotia persica

Parrotia grows best in a slightly acidic soil, with a tolerance for a range of soil types and conditions; an excellent plant for urban situations.