Parrotia persica (Persian Ironwood)
The Persian Ironwood trees we planted last fall (fall of 2009) are about to bloom. I didn't expect them to bloom yet for a couple more years, especially as stressed as they were this summer, but hey, I'm not complaining :-)
Pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! Some plants treat being stressed as a challenge.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love these Parrotias, super that it is going to bloom for you this year! I did find a place that carries them locally, if I can figure out a place in my garden..... :-)
ReplyDeletePlease post a photo when they're completely open. I'm completely intrigued.
ReplyDeleteNice surprise! How large are those blossom buds?
ReplyDeleteGreggo: Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDarla: It kind of seems that way, doesn't it!
Janet: They are pretty cool...I had never heard of them until I started researching. We planted them as part of the city-wide Friends of Trees program...I was impressed this was one of the cultivars listed...the bonus is they were really cheap and I got to plant trees all over our neighborhood and meet some nice people too :-)
Grace: You can county on it!
MulchMaid: They are pretty tiny...about the size of a pea, I'd say.
They are such beautiful trees. A little to hot for success in Charleston. The ones I got to know while working at Longwood Gardens were gorgeous. A good tree to invest in for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love that blue and brown together!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty Scoot - the flower looks like a floating butterfly :)
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