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    Betula pendula 'Dark Prince'

    Also Known As

    • Dark Prince Purple Leaf Birch

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 30'

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

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    Betula pendula 'Dark Prince' plant details

    Betula pendula 'Dark Prince' 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 pendula 'Dark Prince'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple
    Mature size: 30 FT wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: catkins blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula pendula 'Dark Prince'

    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 tree has good white bark, dark purple leaves and a semi-weeping habit.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Betula pendula 'Dark Prince' plant

    How to Grow Betula pendula 'Dark Prince'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • catkins

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 30'-40'

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 25'-40'

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    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Laciniata' foliage by Kurt Stueber
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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