Betula nana - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Dwarf birch also has roundish, medium green leaves. Its bark is black-brown and flaking. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to approx. 1.2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive orange-red, yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Dwarf birch are medium green, roundish, alternate, crenate. They are about 1 cm in size. Dwarf birch turns bright orange-red to yellow in autumn.

Bark
Black-brown, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf birch has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dwarf birch is an upright-growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.5 - 1.2 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

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

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula nana is a shallow-rooting plant.