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BETULA pumila
Commonly known as American dwarf birch, bog birch
Pointed and coarsely-toothed leaves. A North American shrub with an upright habit
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Deciduousmid- to dark green, rounded, coarsely toothed leaves 1-4cm (½-1½in) long
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Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect shrub with downy young shoots. Produces erect female catkins to 2cm (¾in) long
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Partial shadeDappled shade
BETULA pumila
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesBirch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus
Place of originEastern North America -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Dentate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsWet or boggy soilWill not tolerate standing water
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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