Betula albosinensis 'Fascination' - 125-150 CM C4

Description
The Chinese red birch 'Fascination' (Betula albosinensis) is a broad, pyramidal small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in April. These produce light brown fruits. The Chinese red birch 'Fascination' also has egg-shaped, greenish-yellow leaves. Its bark is copper-brown, rolling and shiny. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 m and is approx. 6 m wide. The Chinese red birch 'Fascination' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * Sensitive to late frost, cannot be planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Chinese red birch 'Fascination' are greenish-yellow, ovate, alternate. They are about 4 - 7 cm in size. Chinese red birch 'Fascination' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Copper-brown, rolling, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese red birch 'Fascination' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Chinese red birch 'Fascination' appear in catkins in April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula albosinensis 'Fascination' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.