Betula ermanii 'Holland' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Erman's birch 'Holland' (Betula ermanii) is a broad, loose, upright tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in April. The Erman's birch 'Holland' also has heart-shaped, egg-shaped, medium green leaves with dark green markings. Its bark is creamy white, rolling. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 18 m and is approx. 8 m wide. The Erman's birch 'Holland' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden-yellow, yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Erman's birch 'Holland' are medium green, dark green, heart-shaped, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size. Erman's birch 'Holland' is bright golden yellow to yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Japan to Korea.

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

Growth
Erman's birch 'Holland' is a broad, loose and upright growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 18 m and is approx. 6 - 8 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 'Holland' appear in catkins in April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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