Betula albo-sinensis - 'Septentrionalis' (Birch)

Type Tree, Deciduous
Form Taller Rounded Form, Architectural Form
Size Medium Sized Tree (3 to 8m height)
Colours Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Betula albo-sinensis cultivation notes: Birch will grow on a variety of soils from dry sandy soils to heavy clays. Birch is especially tolerant of free draining sandy soils, and is fully hardy - flourishing in all conditions. Birch will not tolerate is heavy shade being a woodland edge tree.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

Design & Plant Use for Betula albo-sinensis:
  • Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems


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