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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:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.