Parrotia persica

Persian Ironwood

Features

• Dark green foliage which turns to yellow, orange and red in autumn.
• Tree has interesting branch structure and an exfoliating bark which reveals green, white or tan patches.
• Often becomes multi-stemmed when left unpruned.
• Very hardy tree.

Uses

• Excellent as a lawn specimen in medium to large gardens.
• Border plantings.
• Pruned up specimens suitable for street plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Very wind and frost hardy.
• Moderately coastal hardy.
• Very dry to moist soil conditions.