BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Red Panda'
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BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Red Panda'
Commonly known as Chinese red birch
Striking copper-red bark
Whip
£35.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. B. utilis 'Red Panda'. Wildlife plant - insects and birds -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Western China. Garden origin. Wakehurst, West Sussex, from seed collected in Hubei, China. -
DeciduousTapered, glossy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, deep green above, lighter beneath, turn yellow in autumn
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
8-12m (26-40ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreePeeling bark. Yellow-brown male catkins to 6cm (2½in) long, open with the young leaves
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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.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Conical
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size8-12m (26-40ft)
10m (33ft)
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