Parrotia persica, the iron tree

parrotia persica

parrotia persica It is the name of a very beautiful tree that has the quality of having two-toned leaves. It is also known for the quality of its wood, very hard and fine-grained, which is why it is popularly named as Iron tree.

During the autumn, the tree mutates and transforms as the leaves acquire beautiful shades that attract a lot of attention. The yellow, orange and reddish tones intermingle with the green at this time of year and this is how throughout the days and as the days get cold it is possible to appreciate the change of colors.

Knowing a beautiful tree

Parrotia persica leaves

The Parrotia persica is a source tree Persian whose natural habitat is the north face of the Elburz Mountains, a mountain range located between the Caspian Sea and the great plateau of Iran (ancient Persia). It is a mountain tree and humid area and that is why it survives only in temperate places as it does not tolerate strong heats, especially if they are very dry.. It is a species that needs a pleasant climate and a mild sun, which takes advantage of rainwater and withstands wind and cold without inconvenience, even if it reaches -23 degrees.

Despite its strength, it is a slow growing tree, which develops very slowly although with the advantage that it is very long-lived since it is also not common for it to suffer from the attack of pests and diseases.

The branches of this tree develop from very low and that is why its structure is open and erect, reaching 12 meters in height and 6 meters in diameter, a considerable size and very showy, especially at the time when the elongated leaves they change color. The more mature specimens have a gray-toned bark and a smooth surface, with spots of cream and light gray color resulting from flaking.

All the iron tree leaves they are lustrous and are about 10 centimeters long. They have an oval shape and creased margins, while the fruits are not very attractive. The tree also features striking petalless flowers that are noted for their thick, red stamens.

Iron tree care

Parrotia persica leaves

Despite needing a temperate climate, it is a tree that must be exposed to the sun or semi-shadow. It is very adaptable so you can place it in any type of soil although the best are those fertile, compact, fresh and well drained, preferably acidic.

As we spoke at the beginning, the Parrotia persica is a humid climate tree so it needs regular watering, although outside of this care it does not need a great deal of maintenance. The best time to sow it is fall and winter.


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