Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' Species_Rowan approximately 6-8 weeks before a

approximately 6-8 weeks before a frost

well-branched architecture ensures great visual interest even when the tree is bare throughout the winter months

plant in full sun or partial shade with moist

marking the change of seasons with a burst of colour

Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' Species_Rowan approximately 6-8 weeks before aWith its late winter flowers, flaky patchwork bark and stunning autumn foliage colour, 'Vanessa' delivers incredible visual interest the whole year round. The dainty red blooms are borne on bare branches from the end of winter into early spring, providing a much needed injection of colour in an otherwise bleak period in the garden calendar. A mottled, jigsaw like appearance to the tree's skin is redolent of camouflage, or perhaps a snake's skin.