Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

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Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

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(Persian Ironwood) An unusual small tree with green leaves in spring and summer which turn a glorious plum purple, red and orange in the autumn time before falling. The bark on an established trees tends to flake over time, leaving a very attractive patchwork of steely grey and white.

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' has arching branches and a more upright, narrow habit than the classic Parrotia persica and grows to be an eye-catching, small garden tree.

Vanessa is a genus of butterflies which includes Vanessa atlanta, the Red Admiral and Vanessa cardui, the Painted Lady.

It is after these colourful butterflies that this cultivar was named, reflecting the myriad of different autumn colours!

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Supplied Size

3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 30-40 cm tall)

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(flat fee for any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95 (special offer rate)
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
this can be changed during checkout.

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Position: Sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Most fertile soils, avoid waterlogged areas.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: January - February.
Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous once settled down.
Habit: Small or eventually medium sized branching tree with an upright habit.
- Height: 10 m (32 ft) / [up to 4 m (13 ft) after 10 years]
- Spread: 4 m (13 ft) / [2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]

Notes: In our experience, Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' will hold onto its fabulous autumn colours much longer if planted in a position sheltered from strong winds.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m), Tree - Medium (8m - 15m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Site: Windy, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features: Habit - Narrow, Honey Fungus Resistant, Autumn Colour, Flowers in Winter

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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