Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2') – Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2')

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Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2') – Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2')

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Vigorous, medium-size tree with a regular, pyramidal crown. The first year twigs are dark brown to purple. The older bark is white and barely peels. The leaf emerges brownish red and turns reddish brown during the summer. Depending on the location, it can turn yellow to orange in autumn. Originated from a cross between B. populifolia ‘Whitespire’ and B. pendula ‘Crimson Frost’. It is a strong tree that grows well. The combination of a white bark with dark leaves make it good for use as a solitary tree or in small groups. Also suitable as an avenue or street tree, due to the pyramidal crown.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 16 m
Width
5-7m
Crown
pyramidal to oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
white, barely peeling
Leaf
ovate, glossy reddish brown
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
yellow-green catkins, late April/earl♂ May
Fruits
yellowish-brown fruiting catkins
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, not too dry
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Evergreen Nursery Co. Inc., Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA, 2006
Synonyms
Betula pendula 'Royal Frost'
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown reddish brown yellowgreen early sprout average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2')

Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2') can eventually reach a height of 10 - 16 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2') is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 16 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2') turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2') is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2') with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Betula ROYAL FROST ('Penci-2') blooms in april.
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