Betula nigra Purple it provides a very ornamental

it provides a very ornamental and manageable screening solution for a domestic garden

Fruits often persist through winter and may be retained right through to the next season's blossom with a contrasting effect

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

Sweet mock-orange is an old favorite among flowering shrubs

It has a narrow conical habit with slightly up-swept branches

Betula nigra Purple it provides a very ornamentalThe 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