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Betula pendula 'Purpurea'
Purple-Leaf European Birch
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:
Description
This broad tree will grow to about 40' tall and has medium-sized green leaves that have a purplish tint.
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
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.