Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Ironwood deer-resistant Tolerates root competition from trees

Tolerates root competition from trees and shrubs

(Not for the petting zoo — the fine hairs can be an irritant

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Long-lasting in a vase

Many other pollinators use this plant as a nectar source

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Ironwood deer-resistant Tolerates root competition from treesA very useful dense form with a 15' tall, broadly columnar to vase shaped habit and splendid fall color: rich hues of orange, gold, purple, pink, and red! It can be planted as a brilliant focal point, a tall deciduous hedge to block out the overbearing apartments next door, or just to vary the form in your garden and add theatrical color in fall. Nice, dense shelter for birds, its "twiggage" is dense enough to screen even in winter. Tiny, deep red