Parrotia persica Persian ironwood Ht 6-15m
Small Tree / Deciduous / Tolerates dry sites / Tolerates shade / Attractive autumn colours - yellow / Attractive autumn colours - orange / Attractive flowers or catkins / Erosion control / Shelter / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
Broadly spreading, deciduous. Exfoliating bark similar to the London Plane. Small flowers with red stamens on the bare branches in winter. Leaves sometimes edged with purple that turn yellow, orange or red in autumn. Tolerates dry sites.