Parrotia persica
Persian Parrotia, Persian Ironwood

A deciduous tree with shallowly toothed, oval leaves and wavy margins. Foliage emerges bronzy-purple, turns deep green in the summer, and eventually shades of bright orange-yellow to scarlet in the fall. Exfoliating smooth gray and white bark.

USDA zones: 4 - 8
Sunset zones: 2B - 7, 14 - 17
Mature size: 15 - 35 feet high and wide
Light needs: full sun or light shade
Water needs: moderate to regular water