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
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Finer, narrower leaves than the species
  • Red
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    3-4m (10-13ft)
  • Tree
    Or tall shrub
  • 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

PARROTIA persica 'Persian Spire'

 
Large £70.00  
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
plant size comparison icon 7.5 to 10 Litre
Click to see photo
  • Additional Features
    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.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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 best autumn colour
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Narrowly columnar
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Parrotia persica - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
5m (16ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  3-4m (10-13ft)
  

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