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Royal Frost Birch
Betula x 'Royal Frost'
Birch
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The Royal Frost Birch stands out as an impressive individual tree with a vivid white trunk and deep-purple leaves. The distinctive white trunk remains prominent as the tree matures, while the leaves retain their dark-purple hue throughout much of the summer, transitioning to a bronzy tone before adopting a yellow color in the fall. This tree exhibits rapid growth, increasing by 3 feet each year during its youth.
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Plant facts
Quick answers
How big does Royal Frost Birch get?
About 40' tall and 20' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Royal Frost Birch need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Royal Frost Birch need?
Heavy water use.
Will Royal Frost Birch grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Royal Frost Birch in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Royal Frost Birch wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.