Persian Spire ‘Persian Spire™’ Parrotia persica ‘JL Columnar’

Unavailable in 2026

The columnar growth habit of Parrotia ‘Persian Spire’ clearly distinguishes it from other upright parrotia such as ‘Vanessa.’ In spring, leaves emerge with a strong purple cast. Summer foliage is a dark emerald green and retains the purple around leaf margins. Compared to other columnar trees, ‘Persian Spire’ has a long-lasting, elaborate autumn color display of ever-changing yellow, orange, burgundy and red hues. Foliage is finer with a narrower leaf than common Ironwood.

‘Persian Spire’ is highly versatile and can be used in the landscape as a narrow tree, hedge or screen. Branching is dense and full, making it a refreshing, bright and colorful alternative to beech or hornbeam hedges.