Parrotia persica 'Jlpn01'PBR
Persian ironwood [Persian Spire]
An upright, columnar tree, ultimately to about 6m tall and 3m across, with flaking, grey-green and pale brown bark. Leaves are narrowly oval, opening rich purple, becoming dark green with a purple margin, then red, orange and yellow in autumn. Clusters of small, greenish flowers with conspicuous red anthers appear in late winter to early spring
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver Brown | Red | Purple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver Brown | Purple Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Brown | Red Yellow Orange | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Brown | Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Parrotia are deciduous trees with broadly ovate leaves which colour well in autumn, and small but abundant red flowers in late winter and early spring
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil, in full sun for the best colour; makes a good, small, narrow, specimen tree. For more advice see tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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