Betula 'Crimson Frost'

Also Known As

Crimson Frost Purple Leaf Birch

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-40'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

4a-7b

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Betula 'Crimson Frost' plant details

Betula 'Crimson Frost' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with purple foliage. In spring catkins flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula 'Crimson Frost'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: catkins blooms in spring
Uses: leaf-miner-resistant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula 'Crimson Frost'

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This exceptional 30-35' birch provides consistent burgundy leaf color all season, accented against exfoliating white-tinted-cinnamon bark... a lovely combo; leaf-miner resistant, ; adaptable to heavy or alkaline soil. Sun/Med-Wet

By: Forestfarm

Purple leaves all summer and exfoliating whitish bark make this a winner; also leaf miner resistant. Zone 4.

By: Whitman Farms

This is a hybrid of B. platyphylla var. szechuanica x B. pendula 'Purpurea'. A fine tree with burgundy foliage all summer, intensifying to a ruby Port in autumn. The tree is broadly pyramidal to oval and will grow 40' in height. Imagine the deep foliage against the white of the bark. . . . Outstanding! (Hint: Be sure to plant with a backdrop that shows off the burgundy; after all, that's why you bought it!)