Genus species: Parrotia persica Family: Hamamelidaceae Common Name: Persian Ironwood

Size: 20 - 40’ Shape: Rounded, upright wide spreading branches. Can be grown as a multi trunk large shrub

Growth rate: Slow Type: Deciduous broadleaf

Foliage: Leaves oval to oblong, to 4” long. They emerge reddish purple in spring

Seasonal foliage color: Fall colors include purple red to orange and yellow

Features: Good fall color. Bark of mature trees exfoliates to multiple colors - good winter interest

Growing conditions: Sun to light shade. Prefers well drained slightly acid loam soil. Tolerates clay soil

Climate zone: zones 4-8