Detail
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Parrotia persica
Ironwood Tree
Notes

Uses: A highly ornamental small street tree for narrow verges and nature strips.
Requires pruning if single trunk is desired.
Butterfly and bird attracting.
Autumn foliage bronze/copper.
Resistant to powdery mildew.
Drought tolerant once established.
Brilliant autumn foliage turns rich-crimson, yellow and orange. Slow growing, prune to shape from 2 metres.
Caution: As with all deciduous species consideration must be given to planting in locations where litter will not reach waterways.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-round_d Round
  • Height 9-10m
  • Spread 6-7m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Hamamelidaceae
  • Botanical Name Parrotia persica
  • Common Name Ironwood Tree
  • Origin Iran
  • Habit Erect, Rounded, Spreading
  • Landscape Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost, Wind
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Winter
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Winter sun, Screen, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Seasonal Colour Autumn
  • Trunk Shedding
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)