Parrotia persica | Persian Parrotia, Ironwood | Tree
Parrotia persica belongs to the plant family HAMAMELIDACE and Genus Parrotia This Tree prefers Well drained soil a pH of 06,07 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Parrotia persica does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
If you're looking for a plant well known for its display of Autumn foliage then consider Parrotia persica for its Fall leaf properties
Parrotia persica Persian parrotia,ironwood is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Parrotia persica | Persian Parrotia, Ironwood is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Parrotia persica has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Persian parrotia (also known as ironwood) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10 Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is ideal for this species. It likes well drained soils.
Parrotia persica will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Parrotia persica is a woody perennial. Leaves: Persian parrotia (locally known in some parts as ironwood) has oval-shaped leaves. Flowers: This plant has inconspicuous flowers. Bark: This species has attractive bark in green-brown-gray colors.
. Secondary color or not the flower is described as: inconspicuous
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 40' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.