Parrotia persica, Schirmform, Eisenbaum Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG


Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Schirmform, Eisenbaum 'Vanessa' Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Parrotia is named in honor of F.W. Parrot, a German naturalist who traveled in the Caucasus region in the early 1830s. The specific epithet persica derives from the tree's native habitat of the northern Alborz Mountains of Iran and Azerbaijan (formerly Persia). The bark of Parrotia persica is what really makes this species stand out.


Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Schirmform, Eisenbaum 'Vanessa' Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Persian Parrotia. (Parrotia persica) "I love the winter interest of the bark of this small ornamental tree, which is very smooth, but peels to reveal a pattern of brownish-pink patches," said Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. "It blooms in early spring with reddish flowers, and also has a very nice yellow-orange fall color.".


Parrotia persica, Schirmform, Eisenbaum Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Plant Type and Habit: Parrotia persica is a wide-spreading, deciduous deciduous tree or large shrub, often multi-stemmed. The branching structure is often irregular but aesthetically pleasing, contributing to its ornamental value. Size: In cultivation, it typically grows to 15-30 feet (4.5 to 9 meters) in height and has a similar or slightly.


Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Schirmform, Eisenbaum 'Vanessa' Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Ornamental Features:Persian parrotia is a member of the witchhazel family ( Hamamelidaceae) that includes several shrubs that produce eye-catching floral displays in fall, winter, and early spring. Unlike witchhazel, loropetalum, and fothergilla, parrotia flowers are not as showy.


Parrotia persica, Schirmform, Eisenbaum Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Broadleaf deciduous tree/shrub, 20-50 ft (6-15 m) high, rounded, upright, wide spreading branches, often with several trunks. Bark exfoliating, producing a mosaic of green, white and brown. Leaves alternate, simple, 6-12 cm long by 2.5-6 cm wide, oval to obovate-oblong, conspicuous stipules, coarsely crenate-dentate above the middle, undulate.


Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' / Eisenholzbaum / Parrotie 'Schirmform' 350400 cm

Parrotia persica has one of the most beautiful foliage displays, in addition to year-round eye appeal and ease of maintenance. Reddish-purple when unfolding in spring, the leaves are a lustrous dark green in summer and yellow to orange or scarlet in fall. Leaves hold their color for a long period.


Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Schirmform, Eisenbaum 'Vanessa' Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Parrotia persica 'JL Columnar' Persian Spire™ Parrotia USDA Zone: 5 Height: 25′ Spread: 10′ Description: Unique for both its form and fine texture, this strongly upright tree is a colorful choice for hedges, screens and formal street plantings.


Parrotia persica Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Parrotia persica, the Persian ironwood, is a deciduous tree in the family Hamamelidaceae, closely related to the witch-hazel genus Hamamelis. It is native to Iran's Caspian region (where it is called انجیلیanjili) and Iranian Azerbaijan (where it is called Dəmirağacı ).


Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Schirmform, Eisenbaum 'Vanessa' Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Parrotia persica Persian ironwood P. persica is a wide-spreading, often multi-stemmed deciduous tree or large shrub to 8m, with attractive flaking bark. Leaves turn yellow, red and purple in autumn. Small crimson flowers on bare twigs Other common names iron tree ironwood Join the RHS today and save 25% Join now < > © RHS 1999 © visionspictures.com


Parrotia persica, Schirmform, Eisenbaum Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Form -small deciduous tree, about 30' tall x 20' wide rounded, upright, wide spreading branches, often with several trunks (shrub form) -moderate to fast growth rate (1-1.5' per year) Culture -sun to light shade; prefers well-drained, slightly acid (pH 6.0-6.5), loam soils, but will tolerate some alkalinity; avoid exposure to drying winds.


Parrotia persica, Schirmform, Eisenbaum Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Parrotia & Cultivars. Persian Ironwood. Or cultivars of 'Ruby Vase', 'Vanessa' and 'Persian Spire'. Parrotia persica. The Parrotia, or Persian Ironwood, is a curious and under-utilized tree that deserves much more attention. One reason for this limited use may be its rather challenging structure. Irregular limb location and.


Parrotia persica Schirmform, Parrotia persica Bauer Baumschulen AG

How to plant Parrotia persica. You can plant Persian ironwood at any time of year. Dig a hole that's the same depth as the root mass, but twice as wide. Remove the tree from its pot and loosen the roots slightly before planting. Place the tree in the hole and ensure that it sits no deeper than it was sitting in the pot.


Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Schirmform, Eisenbaum 'Vanessa' Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

The Persian ironwood (Parrotia persica) fills a valley near Lerik, Azerbaijan. When the authors first encountered this overlook in 2017, the diversity of fall color and form was unmistakable. This photo was taken on a return trip in 2019. Phillip Douglas by Phillip Douglas and Henrik Sjöman on Jun 18, 2021


Parrotia persica Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' is a versatile, attractive, and relatively low-maintenance tree that offers year-round interest, making it a valuable addition to diverse landscapes. How to Grow and Care for Persian Ironwood. Light: Parrotia persica thrives in full sun to light shade. A sunny spot will help produce the most vibrant fall colors.


Parrotia persica Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Parrotia persica is a small tree that works well in urban landscapes and usually does not fall prey to diseases or pests. The bark can also come in many shades of brown, gray, green, and white. It peels off attractively. Like many species in the Hamamelidaceae family, Persian parrotia puts on a splendid fall color show.


Parrotia persica Schirmform Bauer Baumschulen AG

Plant of Merit Common Name: Persian ironwood Type: Tree Family: Hamamelidaceae Native Range: Northern Iran, Caucaus Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 20.00 to 40.00 feet Spread: 20.00 to 30.00 feet Bloom Time: March to April Bloom Description: Red Sun: Full sun Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Suggested Use: Street Tree, Flowering Tree Flower: Insignificant