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Persian
Parrotia
Parrotia persica |
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Description:
A very beautiful tree with wonderful exfoliating bark and a tight, oval canopy. Will
not tolerate wet conditions. Virtually pest free. |
| Common Name: |
Perisan Parrotia, Persian Ironwood |
| Botanical
Name: |
Parrotia |
| Type: |
Deciduous tree |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will tolerate drought and dry soils but
prefers well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of acidic to slightly alkaline
(6.8-7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Pest tolerant |
| Pests: |
None serious |
| Diseases: |
None serious |
| Care: |
Fertilize with Holly-tone or Plant-tone approximately April
1st, May 20th, July 4th, August 15th & October 30th. Keep granular fertilizers
off foliage and away from stems and trunks. Use 1/2 the recommended rate of
fertilizer for new plantings. Planting Instructions: Trees & Shrubs |
| Varieties: |
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Parrotia
persica
Perisan Parrotia
zones 5-8
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| Description: Attractive, exfoliating, multi-colored bark.
Yellow-orange to scarlet fall color. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; orange, red/yellow fall colors |
| Height: |
25-40' |
| Spread: |
25-35' |
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Parrotia
persica 'Pendula'
Weeping Persian Parrotia
zones 5-8
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| Description: Interesting bark is mottled gray and white. Has a nice,
pendulous habit. Foliage looks similar to Witchhazel (Hamamelis). |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5' |
| Spread: |
10' |
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