Persian ironwood tree (Parrotia persica)
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Persian ironwood tree (Parrotia persica) by Evelyn Simak as part of the Geograph project.
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Persian ironwood tree (Parrotia persica)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 26 Mar 2018
Persian ironwood trees are close relatives of witch hazel and are characterised by their peeling grey bark in winter, clusters of dark red flowers > https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5718073 in spring and glossy green foliage in summer. In autumn, the leaves turn first yellow, then orange, and finally a fiery purple-red. Several Persian ironwood trees can be seen growing in the cemetery. This specimen is situated right beside the northern entrance at North Lodge > https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5706991.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.633928
Longitude
1.266828