Betulla, Hybrid Birch 'Royal Frost®' (Large)
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
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Description
Striking selection of birch with burgundy-red foliage contrasted with white bark. Much faster growing than ‘Crimson Frost’.
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Details
Royal Frost® Birch | Betula 'Royal Frost'
Height: 40 feet
Spread: 20 feet
Sunlight: full sun to part shade
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Description:
An incredible accent tree for the home landscape with rich purple foliage all season long and beautiful white exfoliating bark; upright pyramidal habit of growth is a distinct improvement on the popular purple-leaf birch and Crimson Frost
Ornamental Features
Royal Frost® Birch has attractive deep purple deciduous foliage which emerges burgundy in spring on a tree with a pyramidal habit of growth. The pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding dark red in the fall. The peeling white bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.
Landscape Attributes
Royal Frost® Birch is a deciduous tree with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Royal Frost® Birch is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Shade
- Vertical Accent
Planting & Growing
Royal Frost® Birch will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
More Information
| Available for Pre-Order | No |
|---|---|
| Tree Type | Shade & Ornamental |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Common Family Name | Birch |