Betula ermanii 'Mount Zao Purple' - 80-100 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Erman's birch 'Mount Zao Purple' (Betula ermanii) is a broad, loose tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in April. The Erman's birch 'Mount Zao Purple' also has heart-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is purple-violet, rolling. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 18 metres. The Erman's birch 'Mount Zao Purple' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Erman's birch 'Mount Zao Purple' are medium green, heart-shaped and alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size. Erman's birch 'Mount Zao Purple' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Purple-violet, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Erman's birch 'Mount Zao Purple' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Erman's birch 'Mount Zao Purple' is a broad and loose-growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 12 - 18 m.

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 'Mount Zao Purple' appear in catkins in April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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