Persian Ironwood
Parrotia persica
- Native to:
- Iran, Transcaucasus
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hamamelidaceae
- Genus:
- Parrotia
- Species:
- Parrotia persica
- USDA Symbol:
- PAPE18
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr
- Bloom Colors:
- red
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:witch-hazel leafminer (Cameraria hamameliella)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow, orange, red, purple
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to forested slopes, prefers undisturbed soil
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 150–210 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–365 days
- Notes:
- Seeds exhibit double dormancy requiring warm stratification followed by cold stratification. Germination can be erratic and may take over a year.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI