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Parrotia, Weeping Persian Ironwood, Persian Ironwood, Persian Parrotia, Persian Witch Hazel 'Pendula'

Parrotiapersica

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Genus

Parrotia (par-ROT-ee-uh)

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Species

persica (PER-see-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Butch388

Youngstown, OH | June 2006 | positive

I think that it is one of the top trees I collect! The leaves are shiny and cut-leaf. The fall color is a combination of reds and oranges...Read More

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