BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A new introduction to the United Kingdom, Populus deltoides 'Purple Tower' is an attractive upright tree with eye-catching dark red / purple leaves. The leaves are supported on dark red stems speckled in beige.

Ideal as a specimen tree for adding a splash of colour to your garden. Populus deltoides 'Purple Tower' can also be pruned heavily on a yearly basis to produce a smaller, more shrub-like plant with a lovely display of purple leaves.

Supplied Size: 3L container (90 - 120 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Upright, medium sized, narrow tree.
  • Height: 10 m+ (32 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m(10 ft)

• Important: Populus deltoides 'Purple Tower' has a vigorous root system and should not be planted close to drains or house foundations.