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Purple European Birch - Betula pendula 'Purpurea'
The Purple European Birch (Betula pendula 'Purpurea') is a small tree for landscapes and gardens that is ideal for specimen use. This variety has a smaller size with a deep purple leaf in the spring turning to a burgundy green in the late summer. It also has a the white exfoliating bark for year round interest. The variety is very susceptible to the bronze birch borer. Expect heavy leaf drop when transplanting. This is a cultivated variety of Betula pendula.
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