Betula pendula 'Purpurea' – Betula pendula 'Purpurea'

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Betula pendula 'Purpurea' – Betula pendula 'Purpurea'

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Moderately tall tree with a narrow, loose crown. Height circa 10 m. The spread is 4 - 5 m. The trunk is red-brown in the early years, later dark grey to nearly black. The twigs are red brown and have warty lenticels. The bright purplish leaf turns brown green at the end of summer. In autumn it turns to a radiating red. It is to be recommended to plant the tree in slightly fertile soil. This provides for a healthier growth and the leaf will turn to a more intense red. Hillocks, soil compaction and changing water tables have a negative influence. The tree is shallow-rooting. Poor tolerance to coastal winds. Winter hardiness zone: 2
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Crown
columnar, half-open crown
Bark and branches
reddisch brown, charcoal
Leaf
reddisch brown, purple
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in April
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
2 (-45,5 to -40,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to good, no sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil columnar 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown reddish brown yellowgreen early sprout average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Betula pendula 'Purpurea'

Betula pendula 'Purpurea' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula pendula 'Purpurea' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula pendula 'Purpurea' turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula pendula 'Purpurea' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula pendula 'Purpurea' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Betula pendula 'Purpurea' blooms in april.
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