Persian Parrotia
Parrotia persica
Other Common Names:
Persian ironwood
Under Power Lines:
Yes—this tree is approved for planting under power lines.
Street Tree Planting:
Yes—minimum planting strip width of 5 feet. If planting a street tree, you must be approved for a permit.
Description:
A small deciduous tree with beautiful changing foliage. Leaves emerge with reddish purple color, maturing to a dark green in summer and changing to shades of orange, yellow, and red in fall. Exfoliating bark of mature trees provides excellent winter interest.
Mature Height:
25 feet
Mature Spread:
25 feet
Leaves:
Deciduous tree with leaves that emerge purplish in color, changing to lustrous green in summer and vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red in fall.
Flowers:
Small, insignificant flowers.
Cultural Notes:
Parrotia does best in well-drained soils in full sun, however will tolerate some shade and a wide range of soil conditions.
Potential Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Minimum Planting Distances:
- 15 feet from house or building
- 3 ½ feet back from the face of the curb
- 5 feet from underground utility lines
- 10 feet from power poles
- 7 ½ feet from driveways (10 feet recommended)
- 20 feet from street lights and other existing trees
- 30 feet from street intersections