Persian parrotia or Persian ironwood is a small upright tree or large, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub. It is related to witch-hazel. The oblong green leaves turn various shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall, often persisting into the winter months. The mature bark exfoliates to patches of green, tan, and white.
- Family (English) Witch-Hazel
- Family (botanic) Hamamelidaceae
- Planting site Residential and parks
- Tree or plant type Tree, Shrub
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large shrub (more than 8 feet), Compact tree (10-15 feet), Small tree (15-25 feet), Medium tree (25-40 feet)
- Mature height 20-40 feet
- Mature width 15-30 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Moderately tolerant
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil, Dry sites, Occasional drought
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late winter, mid fall, late fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Oval, Round
- Growth rate Moderate
- Transplants well No
- Has cultivars Yes
