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Birch, Purple Treasure

Betula pendula ‘Purpurea’

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Size (HxW): 30’ x 20’

Growth Habit: Upright, Oval

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone: 3a

 

  • Stunning purple foliage
  • Beautiful red-orange fall colour
  • Showy white peeling bark adds all season interest
  • Requires even moisture/mulch
  • Soil and cold tolerant
  • Locally developed in Southern MB, parentage 50% native paper birch
  • Fast Growth Rate: 2-3’/year
  • Individual Spacing: 25’
  • Root Spacing: plant a minimum of 15‘ from buildings, foundations & paved driveways
  • Susceptible to Bronze Birch Borer, only attacks weak & dehydrated trees

 

 

 

Plant Care:

- Prune only after leaves have come out; may bleed sap in early spring or late fall - Tolerates clay & sandy soil - Does not tolerate soggy soil or drought - Requires even moisture & well drained soil - Additional watering recommended during dry seasons - Birch benefit from bark mulch, keeping the roots moist and cooler

Description

Size (HxW): 30’ x 20’

Growth Habit: Upright, Oval

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone: 3a

 

  • Stunning purple foliage
  • Beautiful red-orange fall colour
  • Showy white peeling bark adds all season interest
  • Requires even moisture/mulch
  • Soil and cold tolerant
  • Locally developed in Southern MB, parentage 50% native paper birch
  • Fast Growth Rate: 2-3’/year
  • Individual Spacing: 25’
  • Root Spacing: plant a minimum of 15‘ from buildings, foundations & paved driveways
  • Susceptible to Bronze Birch Borer, only attacks weak & dehydrated trees

 

 

 

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm

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