Parrotia Persica (Persian Ironwood)

Species	:	Parrotia Persica
Common Name(s)	:	Persian Iron Wood
Tree Features	:	Autumn Colour
Genus	:	Parrotia
Seasons of Interest	:	Autumn Interest
Shape	:	Oval
Mature Size	:	Medium (10-15m)
Soil Type	:	Alkaline Soil
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

Persian Ironwood is usually grown as a large shrub, and was formerly classified as a species of Hamamelis.

It takes its name from the well known German horticulturalist, FW Parrot and is a native of Iran.

There are some particularly nice specimens at the Westonbirt Arboretum near Stroud.

A beautiful, small, rounded tree with grey-brown bark which becomes attractively mottled with yellow.

This really is one of the finest small trees for autumn colour, giving a display of crimson, purple, red and gold.

A splendid choice for gardens and parks, it does well on most soils, including chalk.

Mature height: 5-10m

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