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Persian Ironwood

Parrotia persica

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Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica)

Photo: Evelyn Simak · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

crimson, scarlet

What actually matters with this one

Tiny red flowers on bare wood in February, then six weeks of autumn colour. Give it room to spread wide.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
Height
8-12 m
Flowers
February to March
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.