Betula papyrifera - 4-6HO RB

Description
The Paper birch (Betula papyrifera) is a pyramidal tree that produces pale yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in April. These produce light brown fruits. The Paper birch also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is 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. 20 m and is approx. 15 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * cannot be planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Paper birch are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Paper birch turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Paper birch has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Betula papyrifera 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).

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

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Paper birch appear in catkins in April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Betula papyrifera are red-brown in colour.

Root
Betula papyrifera is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.