Parrotia persica, the epithet persica means from Persia (Iran). A very beautiful and large specimen can be found in the Oosterpark, Amsterdam. Probably one of the oldest in the Netherlands. Final height and width 10-11 m. A characteristic, wide, flat crown. Naturally, a bushy tree with several heavy main branches, but also cultivated as a standard tree. Slow grower. Flowers early in spring with spherical, red flowers. Obovate leaves, glossy deep green, emerging red-edged. Early autumn colouring from light yellow to orange, scarlet to deep red-brown. The peeling bark resembles Plane tree bark and peels into uneven plates, after which the light green-grey bark becomes visible. Once established, the bark becomes even more characteristic. Free from diseases. Grows on all soils, preferably moist soil types. Wind resistant. Narrow cultivars are suitable for pavement. Use as park and avenue tree or in gardens.