{"product_id":"parrotia-persica","title":"Parrotia persica","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"38\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"16\"\u003ePersian Witch Hazel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"40\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"40\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"56\"\u003eParrotia persica, commonly known as Persian Witch Hazel, is a stunning deciduous ornamental tree admired for its exceptional autumn foliage colour, attractive branching structure, and year-round visual appeal. This slow to moderate growing tree develops a broad, rounded canopy with smooth bark that peels attractively with age to reveal patches of grey, cream, olive, and soft brown tones. In spring, small clusters of unusual crimson-red flowers appear along the bare branches before the foliage emerges, adding subtle seasonal interest. The glossy green leaves provide dense shade through summer before transforming into spectacular shades of crimson, orange, gold, and purple during autumn. Persian Witch Hazel performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s temperate climate, thriving in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of urban conditions, seasonal dryness once established, and light frost. This elegant feature tree is highly valued for avenue planting, larger gardens, and parks where its dramatic seasonal colour can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1154\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1154\" data-section-id=\"1kp2ske\"\u003eTree - Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1190\" data-section-id=\"14t6mn8\"\u003eHeight: 6–10 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1209\" data-section-id=\"1tyibdz\"\u003eWidth: 5–8 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1239\" data-section-id=\"sovjbn\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1252\" data-section-id=\"vagw84\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1283\" data-section-id=\"1cb7nje\"\u003eFlowers in Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1305\" data-section-id=\"s9fua0\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1347\" data-section-id=\"179h4gr\"\u003eRed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1355\" data-section-id=\"i0niun\"\u003eCrimson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1387\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1388\" data-section-id=\"9gusfv\"\u003eDeciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1402\" data-section-id=\"1p2btae\"\u003eFeature Bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1419\" data-section-id=\"18mliii\"\u003eFeature Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1436\" data-section-id=\"9fwte6\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1450\" data-section-id=\"19g76q1\"\u003eSuitable for Avenue Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1483\" data-section-id=\"yn8ipj\"\u003eSuitable for Large Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1514\" data-section-id=\"qwix7a\"\u003eAutumn Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1547\" data-section-id=\"1ntb74a\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1637\" data-start=\"1625\" data-section-id=\"1470j8q\"\u003eCamellia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1638\" data-section-id=\"j7g94g\"\u003eClivia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1649\" data-section-id=\"1i4haih\"\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1664\" data-section-id=\"1rifbvn\"\u003eHydrangea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1678\" data-section-id=\"1obde0c\"\u003eJapanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1718\" data-section-id=\"16nj65o\"\u003eLiriope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1730\" data-section-id=\"zsqxfq\"\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1759\" data-start=\"1743\" data-section-id=\"1e75vgu\"\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"1760\" 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\/parrotia-persica.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flemings Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20CM","offer_id":47811868491941,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/ParrotiapersicaPersianWitchHazel.jpg?v=1778300482","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/parrotia-persica","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}