Betula p. 'Saint George' - 175-200 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Paper birch 'Saint George' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is brown-white and flaking. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy, acidic, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 metres and grows to a width of approx. 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Paper birch 'Saint George' are dark green, ovate and alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Paper birch 'Saint George' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Brown-white, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Paper birch 'Saint George' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Paper birch 'Saint George' is a pyramidal growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 12 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide. As a rule, it grows 35 - 45 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Betula papyrifera 'Saint George' 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).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula papyrifera 'Saint George' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.