PERSIAN SPIRE™ Persian Ironwood

Add a sophisticated touch to any landscape with the rich texture and luxurious color of a Persian Spire Persian Ironwood. Its foliage is thick, deeply veined, and shiny. A trio of attributes that come together to deliver a serious impression, no matter the time of the growing season. Its first burst of color is actually in flower form. In very early spring, before the foliage has emerged, little bunches of deep pink stamens cluster along the branches. It’s a more subtle show than many spring flowering trees, but pretty in its own right. Later in spring, foliage emerges a deep purple burgundy color. As it transitions to summer, the interior of each leaf turns a cheery green. The outer edge remains purple for longer, but eventually gives way to green too. It reaches peak vibrancy in fall when the foliage shifts to the most beautiful blend of purple, red, orange, and yellow. If you’ve ever seen a Fothergilla or bottlebrush shrub, the show is similar, but given its larger scale, it is truly breathtaking. When a space can accommodate a larger tree, but nothing too massive, Persian Spire is the right choice to neatly fill the space with character and color.Persian Spire Persian Ironwood is part of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Trees program.Why grow Persian Spire Persian ironwood?Thick, gorgeous foliageDramatic spring and fall color showsUseful taller than wide habit