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An amazing hybrid of birch with deep purple leaves and the famous white bark; a spectacular accent tree with a loose, open habit and fine, slightly pendulous branchlets, use sparingly in the landscape to bring attention to it

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Description

An amazing hybrid of birch with deep purple leaves and the famous white bark; a spectacular accent tree with a loose, open habit and fine, slightly pendulous branchlets, use sparingly in the landscape to bring attention to it

Ornamental Features

Crimson Frost Birch has attractive deep purple foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The peeling white bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.

Landscape Attributes

Crimson Frost Birch is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may ‘bleed’ sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Crimson Frost Birch is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Accent
  • Shade