Persian Ironwood

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Also called Ironwood

  • More compact and upright than the species
  • Red tassel-like flowers appear before the leaves
  • Green leaves emerge reddish and turn yellow, orange and red in the fall
  • Bark exfoliates on mature stems
  • Vase shaped, upright habit
  • Bloom Time: March to April

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
9-10 m

SPREAD:
4-5 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
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Oval
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Red
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Roadside planting
Specimen