Betula populifolia x 'Royal Frost'
Betula populifolia x 'Royal Frost'
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Genus
Betula
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Species
populifolia
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Variety Type
Ornamental
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Variety
Betula (Birch)
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Growth Rate
Moderate to fast.
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Foliage
Elegant, triangular, dark purple, glossy leaves with red veins during spring and summer. Orange to red in autumn.
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Bark
New growth has a dark almost black colouration. As the tree matures the bark develops a creamy white colour.
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Tree Habit
Broadly pyramidal.
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Flowers
Produces catkins that are of very little ornamental value. Overseas reports this tree to be seedless.
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Height (m)
10
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Width (m)
5