Parrotia persica at Bute Park
Parrotia persica
early January 2018
Parrotia persica
mid July 2018
Parrotia persica
mid November 2018
| Grid reference | ST 17909 76495 |
| Common name | Persian ironwood |
| Origin | Northern Iran, Caucaus |
| Deciduous | Yes |
| Tag | 1738 |
| Height | approx 11M January 2018 |
| Girth | 135cm January 2018 |
| Reference | 544 |
This is one of a group of three Parrotia persicas towards the east of the southern woodland. This particular tree is 42M north of the animal wall.
Parrotia persica bark
January 2018
Parrotia persica bark
January 2018
Parrotia persica flower
early January 2018
Parrotia persica leaves
mid July 2018
Parrotia persica young fruit
mid July 2018
Parrotia persica autumn leaves
mid November 2018
General tree description
Parrotia persica is a small, wide spreading tree growing to around 15 metres tall. It has flaking bark with cream, grey or orange plates, particularly striking in winter. The leaves are oval to obovate and roughly toothed, up to 12cm long and 6cm wide. In summer they are glossy green, turning crimson and gold in autumn. Flowering is in mid to late winter or early spring. The flowers are clusters of crimson stamens, small with no petals. The fruits are 8mm shiny nuts in tough brown husks.