Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' Species_Rowan Plant Ipheion in areas with

Plant Ipheion in areas with full sun that have soils that drain well and are fertile

marking the change of seasons with a burst of colour

Dahlia Lake Ontario produces a vibrant show of large

Iris Dwarf Fabiola creates gorgeous blooms to announce the arrival of spring

the tree widens and spreads with time to give a dense

Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Vanessa' Species_Rowan Plant Ipheion in areas withWith its late winter flowers, flaky patchwork bark and stunning autumn foliage colour, 'Vanessa' delivers incredible visual interest the whole year round. The dainty red blooms are borne on bare branches from the end of winter into early spring, providing a much needed injection of colour in an otherwise bleak period in the garden calendar. A mottled, jigsaw like appearance to the tree's skin is redolent of camouflage, or perhaps a snake's skin.