Persian Parrotia (Parrotia persica)

Persian Parrotia

Parrotia persica offers one of the most beautiful foliage displays, with year‑round appeal and easy maintenance. Leaves emerge reddish‑purple in spring, become lustrous dark green in summer, and turn yellow to orange or scarlet in fall, holding color for a long period. Older bark exfoliates in gray, green, white, and brown, adding winter interest. Tiny red flowers appear in winter.

Key Features

• Spectacular spring, summer, and fall foliage color.
• Exfoliating bark for winter interest.
• Easy to grow, transplant; tolerates sun and partial shade.
• Vegetatively propagated forms offer more reliable fall color.

Growing Conditions

For best autumn color, grow in acidic soil. Deep, fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Minimal pruning—remove crossing or unattractive branches.

Care & Propagation

Sow seed in cold frame in autumn; greenwood cuttings in early summer, semi‑ripe in mid/late summer. Infrequent problems.

Landscape Uses

Specimen plant; woodland garden.

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