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  • BETULA papyrifera
    BETULA papyrifera
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    BETULA papyrifera

    Commonly known as Canoe birch, Paper birch

    White papery bark and yellow autumn foliage
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects, birds
    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      North America.
    • Deciduous
      dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) turn yellow to orange in autumn.
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      20m (70ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Yellow male catkins to 10cm (4in) long in early spring.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable 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.

    • 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade.
    • Broadly conical
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      20m (70ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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