Parrotia persica - Persian Ironwood - Fall Colour - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Parrotia persica - Persian Ironwood
Parrotia persica - Persian Ironwood

Persian Ironwood

Parrotia persica

Also called Ironwood

  • 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

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
10-13 m

SPREAD:
9-10 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


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. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Oval
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Red
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Roadside planting
Specimen