Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'
Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'
Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'
Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Video

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

In Stock
£45.00

(Persian Ironwood) Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' is one of the most eye-catching trees in our gardens each autumn with the green summer leaves turning vivid shades of purple, orange and red.

More Information

Supplied Size:
  • 3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

Spring Offer

5% discount on web orders over £25

10% discount on web orders over £50

Discount on plants only and is applied automatically once cart total is over £25

Delivery Options for this plant

Standard - £7.95*

Delivery within 3 - 4 working days for any number of plants
This is our standard delivery service and will be displayed as the default option.


Priority Delivery - £15*

Packed and sent ASAP for delivery within 1 - 2 working days using overnight courier
Priority Delivery can be selected during checkout.
Due to the time it takes to pack plants this options is available for orders under £200 only.


Collect from Nursery - 5% discount

For orders made for collection via our website,
Collect from Nursery can be selected during checkout 


*Surcharges apply for Northern Scotland & Islands

CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DELIVERY INFO

4.8 on Google Business Reviews
 

An unusual 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 'Vanessa' has arching branches and a more upright, narrow habit than the classic Parrotia persica and grows to be an eye-catching, small garden tree.

Vanessa is a genus of butterflies which includes Vanessa atlanta, the Red Admiral and Vanessa cardui, the Painted Lady. It is after these colourful butterflies that this cultivar was named, reflecting the myriad of different autumn colours!


  • Position: Sun or light, dappled shade.
  • Soil: Any fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: January - February.
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
  • Habit: Small or eventually medium sized branching tree with an upright habit.
    • Height: 10 m (32 ft) / [up to 4 m (13 ft) after 10 years]
    • Spread: 4 m (13 ft) / [2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]
  • Notes: In our experience, Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' will hold onto its fabulous autumn colours much longer if planted in a position sheltered from strong winds.
How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Tree - Small (4m - 8m), Tree - Medium (8m - 15m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Site: Windy, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features
Habit - Narrow, Honey Fungus Resistant, Autumn Colour, Flowers in Winter
10 Items

Customers who bought this product also bought:

Our website uses cookies to offer a better customer experience. For more information please see our Cookie & Privacy Policy