Persian ironwood
Parrotia persica
Name
Botanical name: | Parrotia persica |
Colloquial name: | Persian ironwood |
Growth
Growth form: | flat-topped sphere, half-open crown |
Mature height: | 7 - 10 Meter |
Leaf
Foliage: | reverse ovoid to oval |
Leaves: | deciduous |
Leaf color: | green, purplish red edge |
Autumn leaf color: | yellow, orange, red, purple |
Blossom / fruit
Blossom: | small flower heads |
Flowering period: | February to March |
Flower color: | red |
Fruit: | spiked capsule |
Miscellaneous
Soil type: | normal garden soil |
Location: | sun, semi shade |
Flowering period: | all year round |
Requirement: | solitary plant |
Use for: | avenues and broad streets, parks, tree containers, theme parks, cemeteries, roof gardens, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens |
Ships as: | as pot plant |
Hardiness: | yes |