Betula nigra Purple Plant south or west facing

Plant south or west facing

Topiary captures the elegance of the Persian ironwood in strict

and easy to control with occasional pruning

the deciduous leaves are bright green changing to deep golden bronze in autumn

Fruits often persist through winter and may be retained right through to the next season's blossom with a contrasting effect

Betula nigra Purple Plant south or west facingThe River Birch is grown for its red brown shaggy, curling bark becoming black or grey white on older trees, and its abundance of long golden catkins in early spring. Its crown matures to a loose, graceful, round shape. Excellent as a multi stem specimen planted where the details of its bark and catkins can be appreciated. Best in a sheltered, moist to wet position, avoiding frost pockets. Modest yellow autumn colour. A shallow rooting tree