Betula Royal Frost®

Scientific Name: Betula 'Penci-2'

Also Known As

Betula 'Royal Frost'
Betula Royal Frost® ['Penci-2']
Betula x 'Royal Frost™'
Royal Frost® Birch
Royal Frost® Purple Birch
Royal Frost™ Red Leaf Birch

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-35'
W: 15'-18'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Betula Royal Frost® plant details

Betula Royal Frost® is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy and purple foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular 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 Royal Frost®

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and purple
Mature size: 15 FT - 18 FT - wide, 30 FT - 35 FT - tall
Uses: distinctive bark, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula Royal Frost®

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hybrid combines the beautiful burgundy foliage of Crimson Frost with some of Whitespire's birch borer resistance and adds bright yellow-to-orange-to-red fall color. S/M Patent: Evergreen Nursery

By: Forestfarm

This deciduous tree has elegant, dark purple-green leaves with red veins during spring and summer. Fall color is orange to red. Best foliage color is obtained in full sun. The bark of new growth is dark in color, developing to creamy white as the tree matures. Good tree for providing filtered shade. This stunning tree is a hybrid between Betula platyphylla x B. pendula purpurea 'Crimson Frost' and Betula platyphylla var. japonica 'Whitespire'. Growth Rate moderate

By: Garden World

Royal Frost® has lovely burgundy foliage that turns yellow-orange to red in fall and accents the beautiful cinnamon to white bark. It was specifically bred for good looks and resistance to the bronze birch borer. PPAF