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.
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 is an excellent choice as a street tree or a showy specimen for small spaces.
This species originates in iran and iraq formerly the persian empire hence the species name.
It is supposed to be a little more vase shaped than the vanessa.
The habit is a narrow vase shape with tight upright branching.
Those are the maximum dimensions my site can accommodate.
Does any one have experience with the ruby vase cultivar.
New leaves emerge in spring with an attractive red margin.
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.
Size is definitely important and it says 24 30ft tall 15 18 ft wide.
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.
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.
One reason for this limited use may be its rather challenging structure.
Persian parrotia or persian ironwood is a small upright tree or large rounded multi stemmed shrub.