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Grown In The UK.
Established 1987.
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Betula trees or birch trees are deservedly some of the most popular types of trees that we sell. The bark is so varied within the species that its colours range from a rich mahogany, to a pure white, to a peeling golden brown. Aside from the ornamental bark, birch trees hold a distinctly elegant form – often with open canopies – some upright and tall, yet others pendant and arching. The leaves range in shape and size: some deeply cut, others finely toothed, but all have a strong autumn colour.
This is a species that offers interest in all seasons as the healthy leaves emerge in spring, shine in summer and dazzle in autumn, but once the leaves have dropped the ornamental bark really stands out and adds great winter interest.
Plant Birch trees in a full sun or partial shade position; they can tolerate any fertile soil and work well when planted in groups or clusters.
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Betula Purpurea
Purple Leaf Birch Tree
Common Name: Purple Leaf BirchLatin Name: Betula pendula 'Purpurea'Soil: Any good garden soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/Male catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 7m x 3mSpecial features: An upright tree with purple leaves on purplish black branches.The purple birch is an attractive and unusual tree. The spring foliage is red-purple, darkening to deep purple in summer. At close quarters it looks pretty with its delicate, conical jagged leaves and slender outreaching branches, just slightly pendulous. A very useful tree planted near lightly coloured buildings.
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Betula pendula Royal Frost
Purple Birch
Common Name: Purple BirchLatin Name: Betula pendula ‘Royal Frost’Soil: Any good fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: Yellow catkinsEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 6m/4m The Betula pendula ‘Royal Frost’ is a relatively new hybrid as it was cultivated in 2006. This deciduous Birch is a handsome specimen tree which features rich burgundy leaves which turn orange-red in autumn. As the tree matures, white and cinnamon bark develops which contrasts beautifully with the dark foliage. This versatile tree is both drought tolerant and wet tolerant. A beautiful and graceful tree, offering year round interest, that would make a fine addition to all but the smallest gardens.
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