Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' – Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea'

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Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' – Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea'

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A fairly slow growing and densely branched tree, conical when young, later growing to broad ovoid. Height 10 - 15 m, width approx. 7 m. Its growth is slower than that of the species. When the leaves first open they are reddish-purple but later turn colour to deep green in the summer. A greenish-purple colour is retained around the veins. The leaf edge is sharply double serrated, the root growth relatively close to the surface. 'Pupurea' can withstand dry conditions better than the species. Provided that the soil is sufficiently nutritious the tree can be planted in a hard surface without any problem. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (4)
Specifications
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Height
10-15 m
Crown
broad ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, red
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in April
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually) playground tree Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea'

Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' blooms in april.
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