Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' (Persian Ironwood)

Video clip (taken in early October 2010) of a Parrotia persica &. A small tree with green leaves in spring and summer which turn a glorious plum purple, red and orange in the autumn time before falling. The bark on an established trees tends to flake over time, leaving a very attractive patchwork of steely grey and white. Parrotia persica &has arching branches and a more upright, narrow habit than the classic Parrotia persica and grows to be an eye-catching garden tree. Location: Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery, Derbyshire, UK More information: