Ruby Vase Persian Ironwood Tree

Purchased and planted in 2012 i was attracted by the slender silhouette as compared to the typical persian ironwood parrotia persica that spreads up to 30 wide.

Ruby vase persian ironwood tree.

Occasionally i come across something that exceeds my expectations and such is the case with the deciduous tree ruby vase persian ironwood parrotia persica ruby vase. This tree is classified in the witch hazel family hammamelidaceae. Does any one have experience with the ruby vase cultivar. 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.

One reason for this limited use may be its rather challenging structure. Ruby vase persian ironwood is an excellent choice as a street tree or a showy specimen for small spaces. It is supposed to be a little more vase shaped than the vanessa. While some sources report the genus parrotia was inspired by colorful tropical birds others indicate it was an homage to early 19th century german naturalist f w.

Persian parrotia or persian ironwood is a small upright tree or large rounded multi stemmed shrub. New leaves emerge in spring with an attractive red margin. The mature bark exfoliates to patches of green tan and white. Persian ironwood or cultivors of ruby vase vanessa and persian spire parrotia persica the parrotia or persian ironwood is a curious and under utilized tree that deserves much more attention.

This species originates in iran and iraq formerly the persian empire hence the species name. On the book parrotia persica ruby vase seems like the perfect tree.