Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001039
11/12/99

Parrotia persica--Persian Parrotia


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 30 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: oval
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Red

Comments: A small tree (Vis. 1) with flowers having showy
red stamens. Other ornamental traits are exfoliating bark
and a fall color consisting of a mix of yellow, orange and
red (Vis. 2). The tree is usually low-branched and
multi-stemmed.

Cultivars:
'Pendula' - Weeping branches.

References for Cultivars: Gee Farms 1999

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