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BETULA utilis ssp. albosinensis 'China Ruby'

Commonly known as Chinese red-barked birch

An original Chinese introduction by Ernest Wilson and arguably one of the very finest birches for its bark. Peeling bark is creamy-white flushed grey and pink maturing to a coppery-red. Spectacular! Limited availability
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Ovate, tapered, glossy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, deep green above, lighter beneath, turning yellow in autumn.
  • Height
    8-12m (26-40ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tree
    Moderately vigorous slender tree. Produces yellow-brown catkins to 6cm (2½in) long in spring with the new leaves
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Dappled shade

BETULA utilis ssp. albosinensis 'China Ruby'

 
H/Std £80.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
plant size comparison icon 10 to 15 Litre
Click to see photo

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects, birds
    Pests & Diseases
    Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus
    Place of origin
    Western China.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
  • Wildlife
    Bird friendly
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Betula - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
8-12m (26-40ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
  

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