PERSIAN IRONWOOD

Parrotia persica

COLLECTION

New Pinetum

FAMILY

Hamamelidaceae

PLANT TYPE

Tree, Deciduous

ZONE

4-8

CULTURE

Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Persian Ironwood is adaptable to numerous growing conditions and once established it is extremely drought tolerant.

NOTEWORTHY CHARACTERISTICS

Mature plants exhibit beautiful exfoliating bark and as a member of the witch hazel family, it has some of the finest fall colors.

PROBLEMS

Pest and disease free, an extremely resilient plant.

GARDEN USES

Makes an excellent specimen or lawn tree and can also be used as a street tree.

HISTORY

Planted almost twenty years ago, this fine specimen stands about 20 feet tall with a 15-foot spread.