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Vanessa Ironwood Tree
Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'
Ironwood Tree
In stock · from $245.99
Develops a more upright, columnar habit than the species. Leaves emerge green edged with burgundy and mature to green in summer. In late August, they begin to turn bronze, then crimson, followed by orange and finishing brilliant gold. Attractive bark in the winter.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-08.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
Quick answers
How big does Vanessa Ironwood Tree get?
About 40' tall and 20' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Vanessa Ironwood Tree need?
Full Sun.
How much water does Vanessa Ironwood Tree need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Vanessa Ironwood Tree grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Vanessa Ironwood Tree in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $245.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Vanessa Ironwood Tree wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.