60.Persian Parrotia
Wofford Arboretum South Campus
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Tree Details
Hardiness zone: 4 – 8
Height: 20 – 40
Spread: 15 – 30
Habit: Small single-stemmed tree or large multi-stemmed shrub with an oval-rounded head of upright, ascending branches
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, loamy, slightly acidic soil preferable
Flowers: Before the leaves in March – April with crimson stamens; easily overlooked
Fruit: Bright brown, 2-valved capsule
Landscape use: One of the best small-specimen trees; excellent small lawn or street tree
History: Native range is Iran; cultivated in 1840; one genus named after F.W. Parrot, German naturalist and traveler
Pests\Problems: Pest resistant; reddish-purple changing to lustrous medium to dark green during summer and developing brilliant yellow to orange to scarlet fall color
Significant Features: None