--- title: TREE OF THE WEEK - PERSIAN PARROTIA description: Tree of the week Persian Parrotia image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hubfs/parrotia-persica-trees.jpg --- # TREE OF THE WEEK - PERSIAN PARROTIA Feb 24, 2016 10:29:00 AM --- Persian Parrotia tree ia a slow-growing shrub or tree up to 10m tall. Bark smooth, turning grey and flaking with age. Branches spread horizontally. Leaves up to 10cm long, alternately arranged, both sides covered with stellate hairs. Autumnal foliage a rich crimson colour.  The Persian ironwood is native to northern Iran, where it is endemic in the Alborz mountains. Fun Facts: - This plant’s common name refers to the incredible strength of its timber. Owing to this strength, the timber is difficult to work, which has perhaps prevented it from being grown for commercial purposes. - The scientific name is derived from the Russian naturalist FW Parrot ![parrotia-persica-trees.jpg](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/hubfs/parrotia-persica-trees.jpg?width=493&name=parrotia-persica-trees.jpg "parrotia-persica-trees.jpg")   [![Get your FREE Estimate Here! ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/507305/22e92a80-8b10-4e81-8afc-3a0268fd59d6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/507305/22e92a80-8b10-4e81-8afc-3a0268fd59d6)   ---   [Uncategorized](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/uncategorized) ##### Like it? Share it: [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tree-of-the-week-persian-parrotia) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tree-of-the-week-persian-parrotia) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tree-of-the-week-persian-parrotia) ### You may also like [Find and Plant a Healthy Tree ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/find-plant-a-healthy-tree) ##### [Find and Plant a Healthy Tree](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/find-plant-a-healthy-tree) 6 June, 2014 Now that spring is here you're probably spending most of your free time out in the yard working on the garden, planting ... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/find-plant-a-healthy-tree) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/find-plant-a-healthy-tree) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/find-plant-a-healthy-tree) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/find-plant-a-healthy-tree) [It's time to plan for spring with a Plant Health Care Program ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/its-time-to-plan-for-spring-with-a-plant-health-care-program) ##### [It's time to plan for spring with a Plant Health Care Program](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/its-time-to-plan-for-spring-with-a-plant-health-care-program) 11 January, 2011 Although we’re barely into 2011, it’s time to start preparing your trees for spring. Now is the perfect time to begin a ... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/its-time-to-plan-for-spring-with-a-plant-health-care-program) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/its-time-to-plan-for-spring-with-a-plant-health-care-program) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/its-time-to-plan-for-spring-with-a-plant-health-care-program) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/its-time-to-plan-for-spring-with-a-plant-health-care-program) [Great Trees to Plant in Small Spaces ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/great-trees-plant-small-spaces) ##### [Great Trees to Plant in Small Spaces](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/great-trees-plant-small-spaces) 5 September, 2014 Everyone’s yard looks a little better with a few trees in it. Trees are absolutely beautiful features that help to impro... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/great-trees-plant-small-spaces) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/great-trees-plant-small-spaces) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/great-trees-plant-small-spaces) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/great-trees-plant-small-spaces)