Parrotia persica 'Bella' - 200-250 CM FTH. WHIP C15

Description
The Persian ironwood 'Bella' (Parrotia persica) is an ovoid, picturesque large shrub that produces red, star-shaped flowers. They appear in February. The Persian ironwood 'Bella' also has leathery, roundish, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey and flaking. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * attractive orange autumn colouring * suitable for containers * Flood-tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Persian ironwood 'Bella's are medium green, roundish, leathery, alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size. Persian ironwood 'Bella' turns bright orange in autumn.

Bark
Grey, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Persian ironwood 'Bella' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Pruning and sawing wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from penetrating the plant. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The red, star-shaped flowers appear in February.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Parrotia persica 'Bella' is a shallow-rooting plant.