Ruby Vase® Persian Parrotia
Quick Overview
Ruby Vase® Persian Parrotia is more upright and narrow than the species, this cultivar features dark green Summer foliage that beings the season with red tipped new growth and finishes with bright yellow-orange to red Fall color. Blooms in Autumn with showy red stamens. Bark becomes more handsome with age as it flakes in patches revealing colors of tan, green, white and gray.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Ruby Vase® Persian Parrotia is more upright and narrow than the species, this cultivar features dark green Summer foliage that beings the season with red-tipped new growth and finishes with bright yellow-orange to red Fall color. Blooms in Autumn with showy red stamens. Bark becomes more handsome with age as it flakes in patches revealing colors of tan, green, white, and gray.
Where to put it:
Ruby Vase® Persian Parrotia’s upright and narrow vase shape allow this tree to be the ideal candidate for parkway placement.
What it needs:
Ruby Vase® Persian Parrotia does well in full sun to part shade. Prefers evenly moist and well-drained soil. Extremely tolerant once established. Be sure to follow our watering guidelines for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.
Specs
Botanical Name | Parrotia persica 'Inge's Ruby Vase' |
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Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Tree Type | Ornamental & Flowering |
Size Range | Medium Tree (25-40 feet) |
Mature Height | 28' |
Mature Spread | 16' |
Shape | Upright Vase |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Fall Color | Orange/Red |
Decorative Fruit | None |
Landscape Uses | Parkway/Street, Ornamental/Flowering |
Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Drought Heat Cold & Wind Tolerant, Dark Green Summer Foliage That Begins the Season with Red Tipped New Growth, Showy Red Stamens |