Parrotia persica 'Pendula'
Persian ironwood 'Pendula'
A deciduous tree, to around 3m high, with a branching, weeping habit. Leaves are broadly oval and glossy green in spring and summer, turning shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn. Small crimson flowers are sparsely produced on the bare stems in late winter
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Orange Red | |||
| Winter | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Pendulous weeping
- 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
Thrives in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; autumn colour is best in full sun on acid soils. This cultivar is often grafted to add height. For more advice see tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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