Parrotia persica

Common Name

Persian Ironwood

Scientific Name

Parrotia persica

Hardiness Zone

4a [-25 to -30]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

15

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

40 feet

Crown Spread

30 feet

Limitations

  • Limited availability

Additional Information

A specimen plant with interesting, exfoliating bark. Often available in shrub form. Low maintenance and no notable insect problems.