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PARROTIA persica

Excellent autumn colour with small red flowers in February-March on bare stems

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Small £16.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Large £55.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.

7.5 Litre

Deciduous - oval, glossy, rich-green leaves tp 12cm (5in) long which turn yellow, orange and red-purple in autumn.
Red
Height - 8m (26ft)
Spread - 10m (33ft)
Tree - dense, spreading, short-trunked tree. Spider-like flowers are produced in spherical clusters 1cm (½in) across.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Ornamental bark -
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - Caucasus, northern Iran.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving - - for good autumn colour.
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -

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Parrotia persica - Growing Guide

Trees - Care Guide

8m (26ft)
	10m (33ft)

Buy Varieties of PARROTIA persica

Commonly known as: Irontree, Persian ironwood.

Purple shoots in spring and dark green leaves with a striking purple border in summer. Yellow to orange autumn colour

£25.00 each
Large £55.00	Notify me when this plant is available to order Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.