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.
	
	
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								| 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 | |
| Propagation | 
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