Chinese Red Birch. Conical tree with peeling orange-brown bark. Glossy leaves, deep green above and paler beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins open with the leaves. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 10m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis
Conical tree with peeling orange-brown bark. Glossy leaves, deep green above and paler beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins open with the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Betula |
|---|---|
| Species | albosinensis |
| Varietry | var. septentrionalis |
| Common Name | Chinese Red Birch |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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