'Vanessa' Persian Ironwood was chosen for its upright, columnar form.  Parrotia 'Vanessa' has multi-season appeal, starting in winter and spring when attractive mottled bark is offset by small red spidery flowers.  The oval shaped foliage emerges in spring with burgundy edges to the scalloped leaves.  By summer the foliage is a bright green, taking on stunning shades of red, purple, orange and gold in fall.

• Category: Woody Ornamentals
• Alternate Cultivar: Vanessa
• Hardiness Zone: 4
• Height: 25 Feet
• Spread: 15 Feet
• Bloom Color: Red