Betula p. 'Purpurea' - 125-150 CM C4

Description
The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betula alba var. pendula, Betula alba, Betula verrucosa.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive bronze autumn colouring * dark red shoots * drought resistant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive bronze autumn colouring.

Bark
Black-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Silver birch 'Purpurea' is slender in structure and has a loose crown. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in catkins from March to April. These grow to about 5 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula pendula 'Purpurea' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.