Parrotia persica 'Red October'

Common Name: Red October Persian Ironwood

A 2016 introduction from Belgium’s famed Arboretum Wespelaar where the original plant was raised from seed collected in the wilds of Azerbaijan. Plants showcase amazing and consistent merlot-red autumn tones that are among the best the genus has to offer. The strong growers are vigorous and develop a broad-spreading framework with age. New growth in spring is brushed with burgundy before maturing fresh green by mid-summer. Plants are occasionally seen listed under the invalid synonym ‘Red Bull’.