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Betula pendula 'Purpurea'

Purple-Leaf European Birch

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Description

This broad tree will grow to about 40' tall and has medium-sized green leaves that have a purplish tint.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

White

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.