Chinese red birch. A beautiful tree with glossy green leaves and attractive pinkish to coppery red peeling bark. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2.5m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Betula albosinensis
A beautiful tree with glossy green leaves and attractive pinkish to coppery red peeling bark
Additional information
| Generic | Betula |
|---|---|
| Species | albosinensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chinese red birch |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| 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 | Provide support, Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen, Winter attributes |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Rusts, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed |
| Propagation | Grafting |
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