It can form a billowing domed 6-8 metre high mass of leathery green foliage that looks best in autumn.  Leaf colours from glossy purple to red, orange and creamy gold a must have tree for the Autumn!

The bark is smooth, pinkish-brown flaking/peeling to leave a mosaic of cinnamon, pink, green, and pale yellow patches in a similar manner to plane trees.  The flowers are somewhat similar to witch-hazel flowers but dark red; they are likewise produced in late winter on bare stems.

Tolerant of most soils, including chalk. Avoid heavy soils.  Sun to light shade.

Persian Ironwood (Parrotica Persica) was introduced to Britain in 1840.

Persian Ironwood is almost as bushy as it is a tree.  Seldom needs pruning but can be gently pruned to tidy it up.  Sheltered position suits this tree best.

Within 24 hours of placing your order, we will contact you to confirm an exact delivery date. Most orders are delivered within 5 working days. Your plants will be freshly lifted and packaged the day before dispatch to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.

If you have a preferred delivery date please use the comments box and we will try our best to accommodate this (not available at weekends).

Although items can remain in their packaging for 7–10 days if kept frost-free, we recommend planting bareroot trees as soon as possible after delivery.

We use a courier service, and a signature is required on delivery unless you specify a safe place in the comments box when placing your order.

Small Orders (UK Mainland Only)

Orders of 1–15 plants in size 40/60cm can often be sent via Royal Mail for £8.00.

Please note: Your basket will initially show a delivery charge of £15.00 + VAT, but if you request Royal Mail delivery in the comments box, we will adjust the payment for you once we receive the order.

England and Wales Standard Delivery Charges

• Orders up to £75 – £15 + VAT
• £76 – £200 – £22 + VAT
• £201 – £300 – £30 + VAT
• £301 – £500 – £40 + VAT
• £501 – £1000 – £45 + VAT
• Over £1000 – £50 + VAT

Mainland Scotland Standard Delivery Charges

• Orders up to £75.99 – £20 + VAT
• £76 – £150.99 – £28.40 + VAT
• £151 – £300.99 – £38 + VAT
• £301 – £500.99 – £50 + VAT
• £501 – £1000.99 – £56 + VAT
• Over £1001 – £62 + VAT

Click and Collect

Click and collect available free of charge from: Tree Shop Ltd., Harts Barn, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD, UK