Betula ermanii 'Blush' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Erman's birch 'Blush' (Betula ermanii) is a broad, loose, multi-stemmed tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in April. The Erman's birch 'Blush' also has heart-shaped, ovoid, medium green leaves with dark green markings. Its bark is creamy white, reddish-white, rolling. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 metres and grows to a width of approx. 10 metres. The Erman's birch 'Blush' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Erman's birch 'Blush' are medium green, dark green, heart-shaped, ovate, alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm tall. Erman's birch 'Blush' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Creamy white, red-white, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Erman's birch 'Blush' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Erman's birch 'Blush' is a broad, loose and multi-stemmed tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. As a rule, it grows 35 - 45 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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 Erman's birch 'Blush' appear in catkins in April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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