Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'
Persian ironwood 'Vanessa'
A small, upright tree with attractive, flaking bark and small red flowers on bare stems in late winter and early spring. The young foliage is red and bronze turning green for summer then producing spectacular autumn colour with shades of red, orange and purple
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Bronze Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange Purple Red | |||
| Winter | Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Parrotia are deciduous trees with broadly ovate leaves which colour well in autumn, and small but abundant red flowers in late winter and early spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun for the best colour; makes a good, small, specimen tree. For more advice see tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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