Betula nigra Purple The flowers

The flowers

upswept habit developing a broadly-vase shaped appearance with age

'Hauszwetsche' is self-fertile meaning it doesn't need a pollinating partner

This is one of the most important trees for decorative and shelter planting in the far north of Europe

Betula nigra Purple The flowersThe 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