{"product_id":"parrotia-persica-persian-spire","title":"Parrotia persica Persian Spire","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"49\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"16\"\u003ePersian Spire Persian Ironwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"51\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"51\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"67\"\u003eParrotia persica ‘Persian Spire’ is a narrow, upright deciduous ornamental tree selected for its exceptional autumn colour, strong columnar form, and year-round landscape appeal. This refined cultivar of Persian Ironwood features dense green foliage through spring and summer before erupting into brilliant shades of crimson, orange, gold, and burgundy during autumn. In late winter to early spring, small clusters of deep red flowers appear along the bare branches, providing subtle seasonal interest before the foliage emerges. As the tree matures, the bark develops attractive exfoliating patterns in tones of grey, cream, and olive, adding further ornamental value during winter. ‘Persian Spire’ is particularly well suited to Melbourne’s climate, thriving in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Its narrow upright habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, avenue planting, screening, and urban landscapes where space is limited. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and highly resilient to varying seasonal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"1133\" data-section-id=\"1kp2ske\"\u003eTree - Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1169\" data-section-id=\"ffcerp\"\u003eHeight: 7–10 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1188\" data-section-id=\"1kbfup7\"\u003eWidth: 2–3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"1218\" data-section-id=\"sovjbn\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1231\" data-section-id=\"vagw84\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1259\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1262\" data-section-id=\"1cb7nje\"\u003eFlowers in Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1284\" data-section-id=\"s9fua0\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1323\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1326\" data-section-id=\"179h4gr\"\u003eRed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1334\" data-section-id=\"i0niun\"\u003eCrimson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1366\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1367\" data-section-id=\"x5zs46\"\u003eAutumn Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1385\" data-section-id=\"9gusfv\"\u003eDeciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1415\" data-start=\"1399\" data-section-id=\"1p2btae\"\u003eFeature Bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1416\" data-section-id=\"18mliii\"\u003eFeature Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1433\" data-section-id=\"9fwte6\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1447\" data-section-id=\"19g76q1\"\u003eSuitable for Avenue Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1480\" data-section-id=\"1xgc86m\"\u003eSuitable for Screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1507\" data-section-id=\"11zsoyd\"\u003eSuitable for Small Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1553\" data-section-id=\"1ntb74a\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1628\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul 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data-end=\"1782\" data-start=\"1766\" data-section-id=\"11u88hc\"\u003eWoodland ferns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is grown by Flemings Nurseries, one of Australia's most renowned growers.\u003cbr\u003eImage used with permission from Fleming’s Nurseries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on this particular variety, click \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flemings.com.au\/nurseries\/catalog\/product\/view\/id\/20243\/s\/parrotia-persica-jlcolumnar-persian-spire\/category\/16\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flemings 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