Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' Persian Ironwood

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' Persian Ironwood autumn colour

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Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' Tree

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 7 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Deeply veined leaves turn red and purple in autumn (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Suited to most soil types and moist but well-drained sites

Description

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' is a fabulous small to medium-sized tree which is admired for its beautiful colours, though it offers plenty of interest beyond its foliage. Young leaves, which emerge bronze and red when young, turn green in summer, and then brilliant shades of purple, red and orange in autumn. Flaking bark provides further interest once the leaves have fallen as well as small red flowers akin to those of Hamamelis, which emerge on bare stems in late winter to early spring.

Persian ironwood 'Vanessa' will form a more narrow and upright habit of growth than Parrotia persica, making it ideal for smaller gardens. A great option for varied year-round interest and a reliable choice for the garden, having won the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' prefers a full sun position for the best colour as well as a moist well-drained soil. Expect an approximate height and spread of 7 x 4 metres in 20 years.

AKA Persian ironwood Vanessa

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

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