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  • BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'China Rose'
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    BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'China Rose'

    Commonly known as Chinese red-barked birch

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    New form. More solid orange-red colouring to trunk
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. B. utilis subsp. albosinensis 'China Ruby'. Wildlife plant - insects, birds
    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Western China
    • Deciduous
      Tapered, glossy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, deep green above, lighter beneath, turning yellow in autumn
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8-12m (26-40ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
    • 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
      8-12m (26-40ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
       
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