Persian Spire™ Persian Ironwood
Parrotia persica 'JLColumnar'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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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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Fall Color
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Fragrant
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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!
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Customer Reviews
A beautiful tree with exceptional leaf color. A wonderful addition for any garden where space is an issue. Arrived in exceptional condition! Can't wait to watch it grow up...
Hi Terence!
Thank you so much for your glowing review of our Persian Ironwood tree. We are thrilled to hear that it arrived in exceptional condition and that you are excited to watch it grow. We couldn't agree more - the leaf color is truly exceptional and it's a perfect choice for smaller gardens.
We hope that it continues to thrive in your garden and adds even more beauty to your yard. Thank you for choosing our product and for taking the time to share your experience. Look how lovely your yard looks with the addition of this beautiful tree!
Happy gardening!
Nature Hills Customer Service
Looked pretty good for being packed in box for a week during shipping. Soil was still somewhat moist. Tree was larger than expected, nice surprise. Only complaint was how much the roots were grown through the grow bag and container. It was quite a long chore trying to remove both in order to plant it.
Hi Michelle,
Thank you wonderful review of the Persian Spire™ Persian Ironwood! We are so pleased to hear that your tree looked good after a week of shipping, arrived with moist soil, and was even larger than you expected – that's a fantastic surprise!
We also genuinely appreciate you bringing your complaint about the roots growing through the grow bag and container to our attention. We understand that this would have made planting quite a chore, and we sincerely apologize for that inconvenience. We continuously strive to improve our packaging and plant preparation processes to ensure a smooth planting experience for our customers. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us identify areas where we can do better for future shipments.
We're so glad you are happy with your beautiful Persian Ironwood, and we hope it thrives beautifully in your landscape!
Rooting for your garden's success,
Nature Hills Plant Care Team
