Betula humilis - 150-175 CM C5 WHIP

Description
The Birch also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with humusy, acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* brown shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Birch are medium green, ovate, alternate. Birch turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Birch has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Birch is an upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Betula humilis thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Betula humilis are brown.

Root
Betula humilis is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.