Betula pendula Black Prince

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Weeping Birch

Betula pendula Black Prince is a popular variety of Birch due to its striking leaf colours and lovely form. It grows with an upright habit and carries dark purple-red leaves held on semi-weeping branches, and typically reaches 6 m tall and 4 m wide. Betula pendula Black Prince is often used in avenue plantings or grown as a specimen to add contrast to other plant colours and forms.

Betula pendula Black Prince (Weeping Birch) is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Betula available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	6.00 m
Spread:	4.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Weeping Birch
Sku	10807

Growing Betula pendula Black Prince Successfully in NZ

Thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of NZ climates.

Betula pendula Black Prince Care Tips

Regular watering during dry periods is essential. Mulch to protect roots and prune to maintain shape.

Plant Size and Spacing

Grows to 6 m tall and 4 m wide. Space plants 5-6 m apart for best display.

Why Buy Betula pendula Black Prince from The Plant Company

We supply healthy NZ-grown Black Prince Birch with free delivery nationwide and expert advice.

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