Betula ermanii 'White Chocolate' - 200-250 CM C5 WHIP

Description
The Ermans Birke 'White Chocolate'® (Betula ermanii) is a broad, loose small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. The Ermans Birke 'White Chocolate'® also has heart-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is white, rolling. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 m and is approx. 3 m wide. The Ermans Birke 'White Chocolate'® makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betula ermanii 'WVO2F2'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ermans Birke 'White Chocolate'® are medium green, heart-shaped and alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size. Ermans Birke 'White Chocolate'® turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Ermans Birke 'White Chocolate'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ermans Birke 'White Chocolate'® is a small tree that grows broadly and loosely. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

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 the Ermans Birke 'White Chocolate'® appear in catkins from March to April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, small/front garden

Root
Betula ermanii 'White Chocolate'® is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.