BETULA 'Royal Frost'
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BETULA 'Royal Frost'
Commonly known as Purple birch
White stem, reddish leaves at first turning to a dramatic yellow in autumn
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. -
DeciduousTapered leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
10-12m (33-40ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft) -
TreeVigorous, upright tree with cinnamon tinted, peeling bark and a slightly pendulous habit. Bark becomes white in 3-4 years as the tree matures.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Narrowly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size10-12m (33-40ft)
10m (33ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
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- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video