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Persian Parrotia

Parrotia Persica

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Overview

Parrotia persica, known as Persian Parrotia or Persian Ironwood, is a deciduous tree valued for its ornamental features. It matures to roughly 20-40 feet high with a similar spread. Noted for its exfoliating bark and brilliant fall colors ranging from yellow to crimson, it thrives in USDA zones 4-8. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's adaptable to various soil types, offering year-round interest in urban or residential settings.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — known as Persian Parrotia or Persian Ironwood

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Hamamelidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (114)

Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Preferring full sun to partial shade; the tree showcases inconspicuous, image 98
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — It matures to roughly 20-40 feet high with a similar spread; persian Parrotia offers an impressive display of, image 95
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Noted for its exfoliating bark and brilliant fall colors ranging from yellow to crimson; is a deciduous tree, image 96
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — offering year-round interest in urban or residential settings; it's adaptable to various soil types, image 100
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — scientifically known as Parrotia persica; and creams - a characteristic that provides visual interest even in, image 101
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — is an exquisite choice for those seeking a unique and vibrant specimen in their landscape design; it prefers, image 102
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — before the foliage unfolds; is an exquisite choice for those seeking a unique and vibrant specimen in their, image 107
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — which peels away to reveal a mosaic of grays; starting as lustrous green, image 105
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Native to Iran and Northern Iran; it thrives in USDA zones 4-8, image 103
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 20 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 30 feet, image 104
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — and creams - a characteristic that provides visual interest even in the heart of winter; it matures to, image 106
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Persian Parrotia offers an impressive display of foliage; offering year-round interest in urban or, image 110
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — the tree showcases inconspicuous; red flowers that resemble clusters of small filaments.<br><br>As the, image 108
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — starting as lustrous green; before the foliage unfolds, image 111
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — red flowers that resemble clusters of small filaments.<br><br>As the seasons transition; known as Persian, image 109
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — turn to a riot of autumnal colors ranging from golden yellow to fiery scarlet and deep purple; care is, image 112
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — It prefers well-drained soil and, once established, is quite drought tolerant; preferring full sun to partial, image 113
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Care is minimal, making Parrotia persica a wise selection for both its striking appeal and ease of care, image 114

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