Silver Birch. Conical tree with pendulous branches and peeling purple-tinged bark. Dark purple leaves turn reddish in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 3m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Betula pendula ‘Purpurea’
Conical tree with pendulous branches and peeling purple-tinged bark. Dark purple leaves turn reddish in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Betula |
|---|---|
| Species | pendula |
| Varietry | 'Purpurea' |
| Common Name | Silver Birch |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | purple |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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