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Persian Parrotia

Parrotia Persica

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Overview

Parrotia persica, known as Persian Parrotia or Persian Ironwood, is a deciduous tree valued for its ornamental features. It matures to roughly 20-40 feet high with a similar spread. Noted for its exfoliating bark and brilliant fall colors ranging from yellow to crimson, it thrives in USDA zones 4-8. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's adaptable to various soil types, offering year-round interest in urban or residential settings.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — known as Persian Parrotia or Persian Ironwood; noted for its exfoliating bark and brilliant fall colors, image 70

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (124)

Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — starting as lustrous green; before the foliage unfolds, image 111
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — it's adaptable to various soil types; shrub / tree for full or half or shade, image 53
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — before the foliage unfolds
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Care is minimal, making Parrotia persica a wise selection for both its striking appeal and ease of care, image 91
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Persian Parrotia offers an impressive display of foliage
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 20 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 30 feet
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Native to Iran and Northern Iran; it thrives in USDA zones 4-8, image 103
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — offering year-round interest in urban or residential settings; it's adaptable to various soil types, image 100
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — which peels away to reveal a mosaic of grays; starting as lustrous green, image 59
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Care is minimal, making Parrotia persica a wise selection for both its striking appeal and ease of care, image 68
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — it's adaptable to various soil types
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Care is minimal, making Parrotia persica a wise selection for both its striking appeal and ease of care; which peels away
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — which peels away to reveal a mosaic of grays; starting as lustrous green
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Care is minimal, making Parrotia persica a wise selection for both its striking appeal and ease of care, image 114
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — is an exquisite choice for those seeking a unique and vibrant specimen in their landscape design; it prefers well-drained
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Preferring full sun to partial shade; the tree showcases inconspicuous
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — is a deciduous tree valued for its ornamental features; native to Iran and Northern Iran, image 94
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — known as Persian Parrotia or Persian Ironwood; noted for its exfoliating bark and brilliant fall colors ranging from
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — the tree showcases inconspicuous; red flowers that resemble clusters of small filaments.<br><br>As the, image 85
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — known as Persian Parrotia or Persian Ironwood; noted for its exfoliating bark and brilliant fall colors, image 93
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade; turn to a riot of autumnal colors ranging from golden yellow to fiery, image 69
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — It prefers well-drained soil and, once established, is quite drought tolerant; preferring full sun to partial, image 90
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — and creams - a characteristic that provides visual interest even in the heart of winter
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