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.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Betula |
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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 | |
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