Betula albosinensis - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Chinese red birch (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 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 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 are greenish-yellow, ovate, alternate. They are about 4 - 7 cm in size. Chinese red birch turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese red birch 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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