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    PARROTIA persica
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PARROTIA persica

    Commonly known as Irontree, Persian ironwood

    Excellent autumn colour with small red flowers in February-March on bare stems
    Large
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £80.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • 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.
    • Deciduous
      Glossy, rich-green leaves tp 12cm (5in) long which turn yellow, orange and red-purple in autumn.
    • Red
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Dense, spreading, short-trunked tree. Spider-like flowers are produced in spherical clusters 1cm (½in) across.
    • 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 good autumn colour.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
      		  
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    Parrotia persica - Growing Guide
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    Varieties
    PARROTIA persica 'Persian Spire'
    Purple shoots in spring and dark green leaves with a striking purple border in summer. Yellow to orange autumn colour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Large
    £75.00
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    PARROTIA persica 'Vanessa'
    Irontree
    Glossy red shoots and young leaves edged with bronze-red. More upright tree-like habit
     
    2 Litre
    £25.00

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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
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    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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