F. W. Parrot, who made the first ascent of Mt. Ararat in 1829, lends his name to this low-branched, round-headed deciduous Iranian native with remarkable landscape merit. In spring, the silver, green and cream-hued smooth bark is complemented by glistening green foliage and in autumn it’s highlighted by radiant gold, rosy-pink and crimson tones. Later, showy red stamens and woolly brown bracts create a reddish haze around bare limbs, crafting a virtual carousel of color and texture. Pest-free Persian Ironwood prefers well-drained soil and detests both overly wet or dry conditions. Grows moderately. 10´ in 6–8 yrs. Large Band.

Blooms March

Size: 15' 0" – 35' 0" high x 15' 0" – 30' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 5.

A versatile, award-winning tree, Parrotia ‘Vanessa’ offers year-round allure. It’s tidy, upright-pyramidal habit is distinguished by close-knit branches clad with handsome deciduous foliage that boasts a spectacular fall finale of brilliant tangerine, gold, red and plum shades. For winter appeal, exfoliating bark reveals gray, green and cream-hued patches arranged in a delightful tapestry-like pattern, while bee-friendly maroon-colored flowers lend an overall intriguing aspect before the leaves appear. ‘Vanessa’ works well as a showy specimen tree and can be ensconced in traditional, informal or modern venues, embellishing beds, borders, cottage gardens and open woodlands. This pest-resistant low maintenance tree appreciates full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile sites, but abides dappled shade, variable soil types and city pollution.

Blooms February–March

Size: 15' 0" – 30' 0" high x 15' 0" – 20' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 4.