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Remarkable habit and strong branches

Parrotia persica Golden BellTower™

Golden BellTower has proven to be one of the most reliably upright and columnar selections on the market. Unlike other forms, Golden BellTower maintains its columnar form as it ages.

Discovered by Ken Christianson of Chrishaven Trees in Washington some 24 years ago, Golden BellTower has proven to be one of the most reliably upright and columnar selections on the market. Unlike other forms, Golden BellTower maintains its columnar form as it ages. With consistent gold and apricot fall color and a superior habit, we feel this new form of Persian Ironwood will make the perfect urban tree. Trials have shown it can hold up to urban soils and conditions, and the habit is perfect for low maintenance or no maintenance areas along roads and in urban parks. Golden BellTower has also held up well in ice storms over the years with little or no branch breakage.

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Who Am I?

  • Common Name

    Golden Belltower ironwood
  • Botanical Name

    Parrotia persica 'Chrishaven1' PP28584
  • Type

    Tree
  • Bloom Time

    Spring

Cultural Details

  • Bloom Time

    Spring
  • Size

    25-28' tall by 10-12' wide
  • Hardiness Zone

    4-8
  • Light

    Full sun to part shade
  • Soil

    Average garden soil
  • Moisture

    Moist, but well drained
  • Disease & Pests

    None known
  • Landscape Use

    Borders, specimens, street plantings, urban gardens
  • Propagation

    Grafting

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