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Parrotia persica Tree

Parrotia persica Tree

Persian Ironwood Trees

Regular price From £30
Sale price From £30 Regular price £30
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Multi stem tree
Multi stem tree
Two or more stems arising from or near ground level
Mature standard tree
Mature standard tree
1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top
Single stem tree
Single stem tree
Classic tree with one trunk
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Parrotia persica Tree

Parrotia persica Tree

Persian Ironwood Trees

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Planting & Care
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Key features

Final size
Final size 6 x 4 metres in 20 years
Foliage
Foliage Deeply veined, green leaves turn orange, red and purple in autumn
Soil
Soil Suited to most soil types and moist but well-drained sites

Description

Incredible autumn colour makes Parrotia persica a favourite with our staff! Large glossy, deeply ribbed mid-green foliage turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn for a magnificent kaleidoscopic display. Holding its leaves for a long time, the autumn display is often extended for several weeks.

This stunning show is followed by clusters of witch hazel-like ruby-red flowers on bare branches from February-March that will still look fresh after a heavy coating of snow. The flowers are actually petal-less and what you see is the red stamens. The bark is silvery grey and as the tree reaches maturity it flakes, revealing shades of pink, green and yellow young bark. This beautiful short trunked, spreading tree will grow to 6 x 4 metres in 20 years and has almost horizontal branches.

Parrotia persica is a spectacular specimen tree named after the German naturalist Friedrich Parrot. Commonly called Persian Ironwood, this tree originates from Iran and belongs to the genus Hamamelidaceeae, related to Hamamelis (Witch Hazel). Tolerant of almost any conditions apart from drought, it copes with exposed positions, sun to light shade and acid to alkaline soil. Persian Ironwood will do best in a moist well drained soil, with an acidic pH giving the best autumn colour.

AKA Persian ironwood tree

Planting Steps

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.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK

Product Details

Key features

Final size
Final size 6 x 4 metres in 20 years
Foliage
Foliage Deeply veined, green leaves turn orange, red and purple in autumn
Soil
Soil Suited to most soil types and moist but well-drained sites

Description

Incredible autumn colour makes Parrotia persica a favourite with our staff! Large glossy, deeply ribbed mid-green foliage turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn for a magnificent kaleidoscopic display. Holding its...

Incredible autumn colour makes Parrotia persica a favourite with our staff! Large glossy, deeply ribbed mid-green foliage turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn for a magnificent kaleidoscopic display. Holding its leaves for a long time, the autumn display is often extended for several weeks.

This stunning show is followed by clusters of witch hazel-like ruby-red flowers on bare branches from February-March that will still look fresh after a heavy coating of snow. The flowers are actually petal-less and what you see is the red stamens. The bark is silvery grey and as the tree reaches maturity it flakes, revealing shades of pink, green and yellow young bark. This beautiful short trunked, spreading tree will grow to 6 x 4 metres in 20 years and has almost horizontal branches.

Parrotia persica is a spectacular specimen tree named after the German naturalist Friedrich Parrot. Commonly called Persian Ironwood, this tree originates from Iran and belongs to the genus Hamamelidaceeae, related to Hamamelis (Witch Hazel). Tolerant of almost any conditions apart from drought, it copes with exposed positions, sun to light shade and acid to alkaline soil. Persian Ironwood will do best in a moist well drained soil, with an acidic pH giving the best autumn colour.

AKA Persian ironwood tree

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

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.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK