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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:
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.