Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Ironwood deer-resistant 3 qt: 24"–32" tall

3 qt:  24"–32" tall

A graceful deciduous shrub with a spring bridal veil of cascading white blossoms that emerge from masses of tight

with free-draining soil or compost

and scalloped leaves on dark purple stems are 3-6" wide and as pretty as the flower

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Ironwood deer-resistant 3 qt: 24"–32" tallA very useful dense form with a 15' tall, broadly columnar to vase shaped habit and splendid fall color: rich hues of orange, gold, purple, pink, and red! It can be planted as a brilliant focal point, a tall deciduous hedge to block out the overbearing apartments next door, or just to vary the form in your garden and add theatrical color in fall. Nice, dense shelter for birds, its "twiggage" is dense enough to screen even in winter. Tiny, deep red