Botanical Name: Common Names:
Betula pendula Purpurea Purple Birch,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Open Canopy, Upright
Description:
A purple leaved birch, slightly slower growing and sparser than the silver birch but with similar characteristics. Makes a great feature tree as a lawn specimen or planted in groupings. Prefers to be planted in cooler climates.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Betulaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Purple
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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