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Name: Parrotia persica 'Green Select'
Common Name: Persian ironwood
Growth Habit: densely branched tree 25-feet tall x 30-feet wide
USDA Zone: 4-7
Exposure: full sun
Flower Color: bright red
Flower Type: tiny, spherical clusters
Leaf Color: green in summer, rich orange, yellow, reds in fall
Leaf Description: 3-4 inch glossy, obovate
Growing Conditions: well-drained soil, drought tolerant when established
Comments: Beautiful, hardy tree for urban landscapes. As tree matures, bark peels to reveal tones of pink, tan and gray. Tiny flowers appear along the branches in late winter to early spring. Photo shows autumn color in Bloom River's display garden. Tree in photo is about 20 feet.
Plant Size: 3-4 feet
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