Botanical Name: Parrotia persica
Common Name: ironwood
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Distribution/Origin: Europe
Leaf/Bud: oblique, asymmetrical, undulating margin, ovate
Flower/Inflorescence: small crimson flowers
Fruit/Seed:
Stem/Bark: bark exfoliates with age - grey, minimal secondary branching
Size: can get quite large, up to 30ft
Habit: upright, dense foliage
Form: perfect
Culture: full - part sun, moist soil, well drained
Landscape Use: large tree - needs space to grow
Notes: pest and disease free, looks similar to witch hazel