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    PARROTIA persica 'Persian Spire'
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    PARROTIA persica 'Persian Spire'

    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
    Large
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    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £75.00  
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. John Lewis, Salem, Oregon
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Finer, narrower leaves than the species
    • Red
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      3-4m (10-13ft)
    • Tree
      Or tall shrub
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
      For best autumn colour
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Narrowly columnar
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        3-4m (10-13ft)
      		  
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    Parrotia persica - Growing Guide
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