Persian Ironwood Flower

Did you know

• The flowers have no petals at all, consisting only of clusters of vivid red stamens that appear in late winter before leaves emerge.
• The genus is named after Friedrich Parrot, who made the first recorded ascent of Mount Ararat in 1829.
• Its native habitat is the Hyrcanian forests of Iran, a relic forest ecosystem that has survived since the Tertiary period.
• The bark exfoliates in patches, creating a stunning mosaic of cream, green, and brown like a natural camouflage pattern.
• It is one of the most brilliantly colorful autumn foliage trees available, turning shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple simultaneously.

Color meanings

Uses

• ornamental specimen tree
• autumn color display
• urban landscaping