Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia

Upright Vase Form
Brilliant Fall Color
Exfoliating Winter Bark

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Ruby Vase Persian Parrotia

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Ruby Vase Persian Parrotia

Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia is a deciduous ornamental tree admired for upright vase-shaped growth, colorful fall foliage, subtle late-winter flowers, and attractive exfoliating bark. Its refined form makes it excellent for specimen plantings, streetscapes, lawn accents, and four-season landscape structure.

Why choose Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia?

Choose Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia for a graceful small-to-medium tree with strong architectural form and multi-season beauty. Its upright branching fits landscapes where a broad canopy may be too wide, while glossy summer foliage transitions to rich shades of yellow, orange, red, and burgundy in fall. Mature trees also develop handsome peeling bark, adding texture and winter interest after the leaves drop. It is a sophisticated choice for patios, front yards, mixed borders, and formal landscape designs.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Parrotia persica ‘Ruby Vase’
Common Name: Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped, narrow ornamental tree

Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia Additional Information

Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia brings interest across the seasons. In late winter to early spring, small red-stamened flowers appear before the foliage, offering understated seasonal detail. New leaves may emerge with reddish tones before maturing to glossy green through summer. Fall is the dramatic season, when foliage can develop a beautiful mix of gold, orange, crimson, and burgundy depending on weather, sun exposure, and site conditions.

As the tree matures, its bark begins to exfoliate in patches, revealing a mosaic of gray, tan, cream, and greenish tones that provides attractive winter texture. This cultivar’s upright habit makes it useful as a lawn specimen, street-side accent, courtyard tree, or vertical anchor in mixed plantings. Pruning is usually minimal and should focus on maintaining good branch structure, removing damaged wood, and preserving the natural vase-shaped outline.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather, exposed sites, or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch mulch layer over the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce turf competition. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove damaged, crossing, or poorly placed branches. Light structural pruning when young helps maintain the elegant upright vase form.

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FAQs

How big does Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia get?
Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia typically develops into a small-to-medium ornamental tree, often reaching about 25–30 feet tall with a narrower spread than the species. Mature size varies with site conditions and care.
Where should I plant Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia?
Its upright vase-shaped habit gives it a more refined, space-conscious form than many Persian parrotia trees, while still offering colorful fall foliage, subtle flowers, and attractive mature bark.
What makes Ruby Vase? Persian Parrotia different?
Plant it where its shape and seasonal details can be appreciated, such as a front lawn, patio edge, courtyard, entry planting, street-side bed, or mixed border with well-drained soil.

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Tall Growth
Partial Shade
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 30 ft or more
Mature Spread	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Parrotia persica
Bloom Time	Late Spring
Deer Resistant	No
Family	Hamamelidaceae
Flower Color	Red
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Medium
Size	#7 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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