Betula pendula 'Purpurea'
Purple-Leaf European Birch
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'
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.