Buy purple birch Betula 'Royal Frost': Delivery by Waitrose Garden

Betula 'Royal Frost'

purple birch

purple birch

Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade
Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: fast-growing
Hardiness: fully hardy

When grown in a sunny spot, the foliage of this relatively new birch is a rich plum-purple, and this creates a very dramatic effect when teamed with the silvery stems, which develop as the tree matures. If grown in shadier conditions, the foliage turns a softer hue, with underlying green tints coming through, but in the autumn, they will all turn butter yellow before being shed. Its bold colouring will create an eyecatching contrast against a sea of green, but this handsome tree will also make a fine stand-alone specimen.
Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake well.