Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' - MULTISTEM 200-250 CM C70

Description
The Persian ironwood 'Vanessa' (Parrotia persica) is an upright, multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree with decorative, green-brown fruits. It produces red, star-shaped flowers from March to April. The Persian ironwood 'Vanessa' also has leathery, egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Parrotia persica 'Select'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive orange-yellow, red, purple autumn colouring * bronze shoots * resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, tolerant of flooding, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Persian ironwood 'Vanessa's are medium green, ovate, leathery, alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm tall. Bronze-coloured shoots. Persian ironwood 'Vanessa' turns bright orange-yellow, red to purple in autumn.

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

Spread
Netherlands.

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

Growth
Upright, multi-stemmed.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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 from March to April.

Fruit
The green-brown fruits of Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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