October 2023–Parrotia persica
Latin Name: Parrotia persica
Common Name: Persian Ironwood
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Type: Deciduous tree
Origin: Northern Iran, Caucacus
Location at Bloedel Reserve: Birch Garden and Mid Pond
Garden Uses: Fall Color, Foundation Planting
Fun Fact: With colors of green, yellow, red, and orange, this member of the witch hazel family is sure to stop any plant lover in their tracks! The genus name honors F.W. Parrot, a German naturalist and traveler who climbed Mount Ararat in 1834. When the last of these multi-colored leaves fall, be sure to examine the stunning, exfoliating bark.