Scientific Name
Parrotia persica

Common Name
Persian parrotia

Hardiness Zones: 4-8a
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; well drained soil; not drought or wet soil tolerant
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright, ascending branching; rounded to oval habit; single or multistemmed
Height: 20 to 40'
Width: 15 to 30'
Leaf: 2.5 to 5" alternate simple leaves; fall color is excellent (yellow-gold, pumpkin orange, crimson)
Flower/Fruit: Modest maroon flowers; .5" light brown fruit
Comments: Bark peels to reveal silver, green, white, and cinnamon colors; great seedling variability; pest resistant
Cultivars: --
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