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Parrotia persica (Persian ironwood)
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8m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Parrotia persica
Other names
Persian ironwood, Iron tree, Ironwood
Genus
Parrotia Parrotia
Species
P. persica - P. persica are medium-sized, spreading, deciduous trees with large, deep green leaves turning yellow, gold, orange, purple and red in autumn. They bear red flowers on bare branches in winter and early spring.
Parrotia persica is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Drooping, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Yellow, Red, Orange, Golden-yellow, Purple in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Parrotia persica (Persian ironwood) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. For best autumn colour grow in acid soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Parrotia persica
Other names
Persian ironwood, Iron tree, Ironwood
Genus
Parrotia Parrotia
Species
P. persica - P. persica are medium-sized, spreading, deciduous trees with large, deep green leaves turning yellow, gold, orange, purple and red in autumn. They bear red flowers on bare branches in winter and early spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Drooping, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Yellow, Red, Orange, Golden-yellow, Purple in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Parrotia persica (Persian ironwood) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. For best autumn colour grow in acid soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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