Parrotia persica
Persian Ironwood
Has a broad, horizontal branch structure. Tough leaves which turn vibrant shades of orange, yellow, red, and purple in autumn. In late-winter to early-spring, produces stunning red flowers. Withstands considerable drought and wind exposure. Will clip into a hedge or train for pleaching.
Exotic
Deciduous
Tolerates windy sites
Dry soils
Hedging and screening
Pleaching
Attracts bees
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Parrotia
Species: Parrotia persica
Common Name: Persian Ironwood
Description and Features
Description: Has a broad, horizontal branch structure. Tough leaves which turn vibrant shades of orange, yellow, red, and purple in autumn. In late-winter to early-spring, produces stunning red flowers. Withstands considerable drought and wind exposure. Will clip into a hedge or train for pleaching.
Height: 5m
Width: 5m
Uses: Hedging and screening, Pleaching, Attracts bees
Tolerates: Windy
Soil Type: Dry soils
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Orange, Yellow, Red, Purple
Winter: None
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: None
Autumn: None
Winter: Red
Spring: Red