Betula maximowicziana - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Monarch birch (Betula maximowicziana) is a sprawling, loose, large tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. These produce light brown fruits. The Monarch birch also has heart-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is orange-white, rolling. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres. The Monarch birch makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * Cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Monarch birch are medium green, heart-shaped, alternate. They are about 10 - 15 cm tall. Monarch birch is bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Japan.

Growth
Spreading, loose.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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).

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Monarch birch appear in catkins from March to April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula maximowicziana is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.