Ruby Vase Persian Ironwood Tree

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Ruby vase persian ironwood tree. Related to witch hazel the oblong green leaves turn various shades of red orange and yellow in the fall often persisting into the winter months. Ruby vase persian ironwood is an excellent choice as a street tree or a showy specimen for small spaces. The mature bark exfoliates to patches of green tan and white. While some sources report the genus parrotia was inspired by colorful tropical birds others indicate it was an homage to early 19th century german naturalist f w.

The habit is a narrow vase shape with tight upright branching. Occasionally i come across something that exceeds my expectations and such is the case with the deciduous tree ruby vase persian ironwood parrotia persica ruby vase. This species originates in iran and iraq formerly the persian empire hence the species name. This tree is classified in the witch hazel family hammamelidaceae.

Purchased and planted in 2012 i was attracted by the slender silhouette as compared to the typical persian ironwood parrotia persica that spreads up to 30 wide. Persian parrotia or persian ironwood is a small upright tree or large rounded multi stemmed shrub. Size is definitely important and it says 24 30ft tall 15 18 ft wide. On the book parrotia persica ruby vase seems like the perfect tree.

Does any one have experience with the ruby vase cultivar. One reason for this limited use may be its rather challenging structure.