Royal Frost®

Betula x populifolia

Royal Frost is a hybrid silver birch, related to the North American grey birch, and notable for its distinctive bronze-coloured leaves which turn yellow and orange in the autumn.

The stem becomes white as the tree matures, with papery peeling bark.

Royal Frost birch trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

2-year pot-grown tree £77.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)

Pre-order now for delivery in September 2025

Royal Frost characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive barkAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years5m-8m / 16ft-25ft
SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
PruningDo not prune
Site conditionsOccasional floodingOccasional drought
Leaf colourBronze
Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
BarkWhite
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 03-Aug-2022.

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