Parrotia persica ~ Persian Ironwood Size:3.0" CALIPER Sparkleberry Winterberry is a slow-growing

Sparkleberry Winterberry is a slow-growing upright deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and luscious dark green foliage that turns yellow-green bronze in fall

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Considered to have good resistance to nematodes

The soft fern-like foliage is bright gold where the sun hits and blue-green where shaded creating a variegated effect

The glossy deep green foliage turns vibrant red-orange in fall

Parrotia persica ~ Persian Ironwood Size:3.0" CALIPER Sparkleberry Winterberry is a slow-growingPersian Ironwood, scientifically known as Parrotia persica, is a beautiful deciduous tree native to Iran. Here's everything you need to know about it: Appearance: Persian Ironwood is a medium sized tree that can reach a height of 20 40 feet (6 12 meters) with a spread of 15 30 feet (4. 5 9 meters). It has a rounded crown and smooth gray bark that exfoliates to reveal patches of orange, brown, and green. Foliage: The leaves of Persian Ironwood are