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Betula pendula 'Monte' (Purple Rain)

Family Betulaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   2a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 12.5 - 18.5 m (40 - 60 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Betula pendula 'Monte' (Purple Rain) (common birch) bears showy blooms during mid spring. The foliage is glossy and medium in texture. Betula pendula 'Monte' (Purple Rain) (common birch) has showy, multi-coloured and exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Betula pendula 'Monte' (Purple Rain) (common birch) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen, street planting, screening and topiary.
Special Characteristics Betula pendula 'Monte' (Purple Rain) tolerates wet sites.