BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Available summer/autumn 2012

Description

A new introduction from the United States, Betula x 'Royal Frost' has glossy, deep burgundy red leaves from spring to summer and lovely white bark once established. Unusually for a birch, the leaves can turn vivid shades of yellow, orange or red before falling in autumn (second photo).

A spectacular small garden tree once established with year round interest.

Supplied Size: 3L containers

Features

• Common name: Purple Birch.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate
• Habit: Small, slender, branching tree.
  • Height: 10 m (32 ft)
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
• Notes: Betula x 'Royal Frost' is a hybrid between Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' and Betula 'Crimson Frost'