Plants of the Parrotia Genus at BCA



The following species and varieties are currently (or recently were) in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. This list is certainly not exhaustive -- additional taxa may be available in the trade, or may have been removed from our collection and thus removed from this list. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

 

Parrotia persica

Persian Parrotia, Persian Ironwood, Persian Irontree
One of the best small specimen deciduous trees, with interesting, exfoliating bark and excellent fall color and pest resistance.
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  • Parrotia persica // Persian Parrotia, Persian Ironwood, Persian Irontree ("straight species")
  • Parrotia persica 'Ruby Vase' // Ruby Vase Persian Parrotia

 

Parrotia subaequalis

Chinese Parrotia
An excellent small specimen deciduous tree, with interesting, exfoliating bark and excellent fall color and pest resistance.
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  • Parrotia subaequalis // Chinese Parrotia ("straight species")