Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Ironwood deer-resistant and scalloped leaves on dark

and scalloped leaves on dark purple stems are 3-6" wide and as pretty as the flower

A good fern for dry shade

A graceful deciduous shrub with a spring bridal veil of cascading white blossoms that emerge from masses of tight

Long-lasting in a vase

with free-draining soil or compost

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Ironwood deer-resistant and scalloped leaves on darkA very useful dense form with a 15' tall, broadly columnar to vase shaped habit and splendid fall color: rich hues of orange, gold, purple, pink, and red! It can be planted as a brilliant focal point, a tall deciduous hedge to block out the overbearing apartments next door, or just to vary the form in your garden and add theatrical color in fall. Nice, dense shelter for birds, its "twiggage" is dense enough to screen even in winter. Tiny, deep red