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    BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'China Ruby'
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    BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'China Ruby'

    Commonly known as Chinese red-barked birch

    AWARD
    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
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    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2025
    £90.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Plant Details
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    • 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.
    • Deciduous
      Ovate, tapered, glossy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, deep green above, lighter beneath, turning yellow in autumn.
    • Fully hardy
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Broadly conical
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      8-12m (26-40ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
      Dappled shade
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