Parrotia
Parrotia is a genus of trees in the family Hamamelidaceae, native to the Caucasus and northeastern Iran. The genus currently contains only one species, Parrotia persica, commonly known as the Persian ironwood. This deciduous tree is renowned for its striking ornamental qualities, particularly its exfoliating bark, which reveals patches of green, white, and red as it matures, creating a mottled effect.
Parrotia persica typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 meters with a similar spread, forming
The wood of the Persian ironwood is exceptionally hard and dense, hence the common name "ironwood." Historically,