‘Crimson Frost’ is a purple-leaved birch whose parents are Betula platyphylla var. szechuanica and Betula pendula ‘Purpurea’. It is a small to medium sized tree that typically grows 25-40’ tall with an upright, narrow-pyramidal shape.

Mimicking the bold color of a Crimson Century Maple (with the added benefit of being more cold hardy and suitable for Edmonton yards), the Crimson Frost Birch (Betula ‘Crimson Frost’) boasts stunning burgundy-red foliage that graces landscapes with year-round interest.

This hybrid birch is very closely related to Betula platyphylla in form and care, with the exception of its striking red-purple leaves. It is a graceful tree, interesting for its pure white bark that contrasts nicely with the dark foliage.

Crimson Frost Birch is renowned for its unique, white bark; the Crimson Frost Birch tree is a unique Birch tree that retains a crimson-coloured leaf throughout the spring and summer. It gives deep burgundy-red leaves throughout summer, crimson to orange-yellow in the fall.

Betula 'Crimson Frost' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with purple foliage. In spring catkins flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

Crimson Frost birch is notable for its purple foliage and white exfoliating bark. It requires consistently moist soils to thrive and prefers cooler summer temperatures. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark.

A selection of paper birch with snow-white peeling bark and gold fall color; more adaptable and stress-tolerant than the species, less susceptible to birch borer attack; a great accent tree, and one of the best for winter value

Crimson Frost Birch has attractive deep purple deciduous foliage which emerges burgundy in spring on a tree with an oval habit of growth. The pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. The peeling white bark …

The spring foliage on this tree is very bright crimson. Like most Birch it is prone to aphids early in the season but is said to be less...Read More

Deciduous small to medium sized tree. Upright main branches, weeping side branches. Upright, narrow-pyramidal shape. Burgundy leaves with persistent color all season. White bark with cinnamon hues. Somewhat borer resistant. Regular to ample water needs once established. Botanical Name: Betula pendula ‘Crimson Frost’ Common Name: Purple ...