Persian Spire™ Persian Ironwood
Parrotia persica 'JLColumnar'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Persian Spire™ Persian Ironwood highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones5, 6, 7, 8
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 5-8
Remarkable Landscaping Value: The Persian Spire™ Ironwood
- Leaves Emerge Purple & Fade to Green
- Mature Leaves Have a Purple Halo!
- Unique, Columnar Form
- Upright Branching & Narrow Leaves
- Bright Fall Colors
- Moderately Fast-Growing
- Low Maintenance
The Persian Spire™ Ironwood (Parrotia persica 'JLColumnar') will knock your socks off if you're in need of an interesting, manageable, compact tree that also features season after season of interest! You'll love the spring flower display! As a member of the Witch Hazel family, like many Witch Hazels, the Ironwood features unique little tasseled flowers in the late winter or early spring when you need to see blooms the most!
The Persian Spire™ Ironwood is a favorite among arborists because of its compact size and uniquely energetic growth habit and hardy nature. With a dense, rounded crown and twisting trunks, the Persian Spire Ironwood offers excellent long-lasting appeal. The upright columnar form is perfect for smaller landscapes.
With a silvery-brown trunk that peels in patches to reveal greens, yellows, and whites hidden beneath. Its unique bark is like a Crape Myrtle's with a bit more pizazz.
This attractive tree has upright branches that celebrate spring with unique purple-tinged new growth that has overtones of violet as they harden. Maturing to a gorgeous green with a purple halo. When fall arrives, so does more color The Persian Spire Ironwood's narrow, ovular leaves begin the autumn with hints of yellow that will soon take over and become a fiery kaleidoscope of oranges and reds.
And while your other deciduous trees will drop their leaves by the time winter arrives, the Persian Spire™ Ironwood keeps its foliage into winter. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, these are strong trees and rival Maples with their fall color!
Planting and Application:
The Persian Spire™ Ironwood makes an excellent windbreak or specimen tree. It looks lovely as a petite shade tree in a compact backyard or as a bit more greenery in your side yard. Plant this upright tree in a place where you can admire it day after day. Well-known for its durable lumber, hence its name, Ironwood is fantastic in windy sites and holds up to heavy snowfall in the winter.
Shade patios and seating areas, or boost curb appeal with a narrow growing front lawn specimen, this fantastic Ironwood will look gorgeous year-round for you with ease! The smaller form means larger properties can create naturalized groves by grouping these trees in unevenly spaced, odd-numbered clusters!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Just be sure you provide your Persian Spire™ Ironwood with full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Give new trees a regular schedule of moisture, using the finger-test method to ensure you are giving it all it needs to succeed. All trees appreciate a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch over their entire root system for insulation and moisture retention. Prune this tree after it flowers to keep it petite or let it grow tall.
What do you love most about the Persian Spire™ Persian Ironwood? Whether it's the bark, reliable nature, or fall color, you will enjoy this great tree all year long. Order now at NatureHills.com!
