Persian Ironwood
Parrotia persica
Also known as
Iron Tree, Ironwood
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Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
7a
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
8m | Max | 12m |
4m | Min | 4m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Persian Ironwood Overview
Parrotia persica is a deciduous tree or large shrub in the witch-hazel family, Hamamelidaceae. Commonly known by the names Persian Ironwood and Iron Tree. It can grow to over 8m in height and produces beautiful, deep green leaves that display attractive autumn colouration, turning shades of yellow, gold, orange, purple and red in autumn. This species often forms multiple stems and has attractive flaking bark, it has a spreading habit and grows best in full sunlight. Flowers are small and bright red in colour, these are borne on bare stems.
Common problems with Persian Ironwood
Generally pest & disease free
How to propagate Persian Ironwood
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Special features of Persian Ironwood
Autumn colour
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Persian Ironwood
Specimen, bark, striking autumn colours of yellow, orange, scarlet.
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With stunning autumn colour, these plants will extend the garden season and delight the eye.
Multi Stemmed Trees
With a little formative work these trees can be trained into multi- stemmed specimens.
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