Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Parrotia persica Vanessa, Persian Ironwood

Noticed red buds on 8 trees on Engelmann and see they are going to be gorgeous.
Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' (Persian Ironwood) is an upright, narrow deciduous tree, ideal for tight spaces and street plantings, reaching 25-40 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide. It features year-round interest with reddish-purple spring foliage, lustrous green summer leaves, brilliant orange-red fall color, and exfoliating, colorful bark. Features: Small, red, petalless flowers in late winter/early spring.
Tag on one on Bowthorpe at the top. 
On Bowthorpe - starting to open. 

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