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    PARROTIA
    PARROTIA
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    PARROTIA

    Commonly known as Persian ironwood

    SCALLOPED foliage coloured in shades of red, orange and yellow and a siver-grey bark whence its metallic common name is derived. In the witch hazel family. Named after German naturalist Friedrich Parrot.

    Genus of 2 species of deciduous tree from forests in the Caucasus, northern Iran and eastern China.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for its autumn colour, peeling bark and attractive flowers.
    • Place of origin
      Caucasus, northern Iran.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Tree
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Parrotia persica - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    varieties
    PARROTIA persica
    Irontree
    Excellent autumn colour with small red flowers in February-March on bare stems
     
    Small
    £20.00
    Large
    £80.00
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PARROTIA persica 'Persian Spire'
    Purple shoots in spring and dark green leaves with a striking purple border in summer. Yellow to orange autumn colour
     
    Small
    £25.00
    Large
    £80.00
    Notify me
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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