Parrotia persica Persian Ironwood green foliage

Parrotia persica Persian Ironwood autumn foliage

Parrotia persica mature multistem in container

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Parrotia persica Tree

Name: Parrotia persica Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PA417.2
Price: 30.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Classic Persian Ironwood

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Final size 6 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Ribbed leaves turn red and purple in autumn (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Moist but well-draining to well-draining

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Description

Incredible autumn colour makes Parrotia persica a favourite with our staff! Large glossy, deeply veined 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.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

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.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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