 "Parrotia persica" grows to tall and broad, with a trunk up to in diameter.The bark is smooth, pinkish-brown flaking/peeling to leave cinnamon, pink, green, and pale yellow patches in a similar manner to plane trees.The leaves are alternate, ovoid, often slightly lop-sided, long and across, with wavy margins; they are glossy green, turning a rich purple to brilliant red in autumn.