Parrotia Persica – 5 Litre

£29.99

SKU: parrotia-persica Category:
Common Name: Persian Ironwood
Size: 5 litre
Hardiness: n/a
Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees ˚C) are shown in brackets

  • H1a: under glass all year (>15˚C)
  • H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15 ˚C)
  • H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10 ˚C)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5 ˚C)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1 ˚C)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5 ˚C)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10 ˚C)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15 ˚C)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20 ˚C)
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5 Litre Pot

  • Position: Full sun, partial shade
  • Growth rate: Average
  • Flowering period: January – February
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Eventual height: 4 – 8m
  • Eventual spread: Wider than 8m

Parrotia Persica, also known as the ‘Persian Ironwood’, is a stunning and unique deciduous tree that offers a lot of beauty and interest to any landscape. This tree is prized for its striking Autumnal foliage, unique Winter bark, and showy Spring flowers, making it a year-round attraction in your garden.

Parrotia Persica can grow up to 8 metres tall and wider than 8 metres, with a rounded, spreading form that makes it an excellent shade tree. Its glossy, dark green leaves turn brilliant shades of orange, red, and purple in the Autumn, creating a stunning display of colour. In the Winter, its bark peels away to reveal a mosaic of colours, including grey, brown, green, and white.

This tree is low-maintenance and adaptable to a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, making it an excellent choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Parrotia Persica is also known for its showy, red flowers that appear in late Winter or early Spring, providing a welcome burst of colour during the dreary Winter months. Its flowers are followed by small, round fruits that attract birds and other wildlife to your garden.

If you’re looking for a stunning and low-maintenance tree that offers year-round interest, this is an excellent choice.

How to care for your Parrotia Persica

  • Planting: Prefers well-drained soil that is fertile and receives full sun to partial shade. The plant should be spaced to allow enough room for growth. Planting in the Spring or Autumn is recommended for best results.
  • Watering: While it is drought-tolerant, it needs to be watered regularly during the first few years after planting to help establish its root system. Water deeply once a week, making sure not to overwater as this can lead to root rot. During the Autumn and Winter, reduce watering to allow the tree to go into dormancy.
  • Fertilising: Does not require fertilisation, but applying a slow-release fertiliser in the Spring can help promote growth and flowering.
  • Pruning: This tree does not require pruning, but dead or damaged branches can be removed in the late Winter or early Spring before new growth appears.

By following these simple care tips, you can ensure that your Parrotia Persica tree thrives and adds beauty and interest to your landscape year after year.

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