Betula utilis - 'Prattii' (Ppaper Bark Birch)
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Betula utilis 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. Birch will not tolerate is heavy shade, being a woodland edge tree.
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Plant Strengths: Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest.
Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not produce attractive flowers; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Common Missspellings: Betulla, Betylias, Betulia, Bettulia, Betyoula