Persian Ironwood. A spreading tree grown manly for its rich yellow, orange and purple-red autumn colour. Tiny spider-like red flowers in late winter to early spring. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers February to March. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Parrotia persica
A spreading tree grown manly for its rich yellow, orange and purple-red autumn colour. Tiny spider-like red flowers in late winter to early spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Parrotia |
|---|---|
| Species | persica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Persian Ironwood |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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