Betula nigra 'Wakehurst' - 150-175 CM C3 WHIP

Description
In addition, the Schwarzbirke 'Wakehurst' has glossy, egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. Its bark is black-brown and peels off in strips. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 m and spreads to around 8 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betula nigra ‘Wakehurst Form’.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque tree * attractive yellow autumn colour

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Schwarzbirke 'Wakehurst' are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate. They are about 3 - 10 cm in size. Schwarzbirke 'Wakehurst' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Schwarzbirke 'Wakehurst' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Schwarzbirke 'Wakehurst' is a spreading, picturesque tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 10–12 m and spreads to a width of approx. 6–8 m. Fast-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Root
Betula nigra 'Wakehurst' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.