Parrotia persica
Persian ironwood (Parrotia persica) is a small tree. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about HUF 10,000.
A slow-growing, usually multi-stemmed small tree with a wide crown, planted for its foliage: the leaves open flushed with purple, turn glossy green in summer and blaze yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn. In late winter it carries small flowers with red stamens on bare branches, and the patchy, peeling bark of older trunks is attractive in winter too. It has hardly any pests or diseases and, once established, copes well with drought and city air, but water it in the first years. Give it room, since in time it can grow wider than tall, and note that it tolerates chalky soil but colours best on acidic ground.
| Group | Small tree |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Size after 10 years | 4 m × 3 m |
| Ultimate size | 5–12 m × 4–12 m |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Acidic, Calcareous |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Flowering | February–April, red |
| Water need | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no |
| Spreading | Low |
| Distance from buildings | at least 2 m |
| Distance from paving | at least 1.5 m |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 600 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | from about HUF 10,000 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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Size
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Typical price
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| 60-80 cm | approx. HUF 10,000 |
| 80+ cm | approx. HUF 10,000 |
| 90+ cm | approx. HUF 10,000 |
| 8/10 cm trunk girth | approx. HUF 67,000 |
| 10/12 cm trunk girth | approx. HUF 72,000 |
| 12/14 cm trunk girth | approx. HUF 85,000 |
| size not stated | approx. HUF 10,000 – HUF 84,000 |
Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made
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