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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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Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — before the foliage unfolds; is an exquisite choice for those seeking a unique and vibrant specimen in their landscape
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — starting as lustrous green
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — red flowers that resemble clusters of small filaments.<br><br>As the seasons transition; known as Persian, image 109
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — it thrives in USDA zones 4-8; scientifically known as Parrotia persica, image 51
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — the tree showcases inconspicuous; red flowers that resemble clusters of small filaments.<br><br>As the seasons transition
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — It matures to roughly 20-40 feet high with a similar spread; persian Parrotia offers an impressive display of foliage
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — and creams - a characteristic that provides visual interest even in the heart of winter; it matures to, image 106
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — offering year-round interest in urban or residential settings; it's adaptable to various soil types, image 77
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 20 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 30 feet, image 104
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — starting as lustrous green; before the foliage unfolds, image 65
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — and creams - a characteristic that provides visual interest even in the heart of winter; it matures to roughly 20-40 feet
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 20 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 30 feet, image 58
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Preferring full sun to partial shade; the tree showcases inconspicuous, image 52
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Persian Parrotia offers an impressive display of foliage; offering year-round interest in urban or, image 64
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — turn to a riot of autumnal colors ranging from golden yellow to fiery scarlet and deep purple; care is, image 89
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — red flowers that resemble clusters of small filaments.<br><br>As the seasons transition; known as Persian Parrotia or
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — Preferring full sun to partial shade; the tree showcases inconspicuous, image 75
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — turn to a riot of autumnal colors ranging from golden yellow to fiery scarlet and deep purple; care is, image 112
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — turn to a riot of autumnal colors ranging from golden yellow to fiery scarlet and deep purple; care is minimal, making
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — the tree showcases inconspicuous; red flowers that resemble clusters of small filaments.<br><br>As the, image 62
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — before the foliage unfolds; is an exquisite choice for those seeking a unique and vibrant specimen in their, image 61
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — it thrives in USDA zones 4-8; scientifically known as Parrotia persica, image 97
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — is an exquisite choice for those seeking a unique and vibrant specimen in their landscape design; it prefers, image 79
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — scientifically known as Parrotia persica
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