This tree is classified in the witch hazel family hammamelidaceae.
Ruby vase persian ironwood tree.
It is supposed to be a little more vase shaped than the vanessa.
One reason for this limited use may be its rather challenging structure.
Persian parrotia or persian ironwood is a small upright tree or large rounded multi stemmed shrub.
While some sources report the genus parrotia was inspired by colorful tropical birds others indicate it was an homage to early 19th century german naturalist f w.
The mature bark exfoliates to patches of green tan and white.
Persian ironwood or cultivors of ruby vase vanessa and persian spire parrotia persica the parrotia or persian ironwood is a curious and under utilized tree that deserves much more attention.
On the book parrotia persica ruby vase seems like the perfect tree.
Those are the maximum dimensions my site can accommodate.
Ruby vase persian ironwood is an excellent choice as a street tree or a showy specimen for small spaces.
New leaves emerge in spring with an attractive red margin.
Does any one have experience with the ruby vase cultivar.
Size is definitely important and it says 24 30ft tall 15 18 ft wide.
Purchased and planted in 2012 i was attracted by the slender silhouette as compared to the typical persian ironwood parrotia persica that spreads up to 30 wide.
Occasionally i come across something that exceeds my expectations and such is the case with the deciduous tree ruby vase persian ironwood parrotia persica ruby vase.