Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica
An all-round architectural star
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Persian Ironwood Tree
Parrotia persica
- A wide spreading deciduous tree with attractive flaking bark, plentiful lush foliage and lots of small crimson flowers from late winter to spring
- Grows to 8x8m and can be pruned smaller to fit any size of garden
- Puts on a fabulous display of vibrant reds, purples and yellows in autumn
- Hardy, low maintenance and grows in pretty much any conditions except total shade
- Can be used as a tree or a shrub to form the backdrop of a mixed border or stand alone as a feature plant
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
- Our mature trees are grown in Air-Pots®, the only type of pot to completely eliminate root circling. A unique design stimulates air pruning for a mass of healthy fibrous roots, which results in a healthy tree that will establish quickly in your garden. With each Air-Pot® made to last up to 20 years, we reuse them on the nursery and wrap your mature tree in hessian for delivery - but if you’d rather keep your tree potted, simply add an Air-Pot® to your basket along with your tree.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Persian Ironwood Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Persian Ironwood Tree typically reaches a height of 8 to 10 metres, with a spread of 6 to 8 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Persian Ironwood Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Persian Ironwood Tree prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is highly adaptable to a variety of garden soil types, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C. Provide a 5cm layer of mulch to protect the roots.
How much watering does this plant need?
Persian Ironwood Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Persian Ironwood Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Parrotia persica is fully hardy throughout the UK with an RHS rating of H6, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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