Persian Ironwood

TREE TYPE Parrotia
SCIENTIFIC NAME Parrotia persica
SIZE AT MATURITY (H x W) 35ft x 25ft (Small)
PLANTER STRIP SIZE 4 to 6 feet
POWERLINE SUITABLE yes
PARKING LOT SUITABLE  
LOW WATER/DROUGHT TOLERANT yes
FIRE SAFE (Noted by OSU or ODF)  
ATTRACTS WILDLIFE/POLLINATORS  
NATIVE TO OREGON  
COMMENTS Smaller deciduous tree with good fall color. Exfoliating bark exhibits a mosaic of green, white, and brown. Can be multistemmed, so select single stemmed for street trees. Requires full sun and prefers moist soils, though becomes highly drought tolerant once established. Tolerates clay soils and air pollution. Other cultivars for streets are available. Features: fall color, unique bark. Full sun to partial shade.
MORE INFORMATION https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/parrotia-persica