Persian Parrotia
Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'
Hamamelidaceae
Other names
Persian Ironwood
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Newman Overlook, Conifer Slope, Hillside Garden
Source of plant
Greer Gardens, Klyn Nurseries
Description
Small single-stemmed tree or large multi-stemmed shrub with an upright, distinctly columnar shape. Bark on older trees develops an exfoliating gray, green, white, brown color reminiscent of Pinus bungeana; plants are slow to develop the exfoliating characteristic. Fall color is brilliant yellow to orange to scarlet; one of the most beautiful trees for foliage effect. Flowers apetalous, borne before the leaves in March-April; the showy part of the flowers are the crimson stamens.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
bark