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  • BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Chinese Garden'
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    BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Chinese Garden'

    Commonly known as Chinese red-barked birch

    Richly peeling white bark on this outstanding selection originating from Werrington Park in Cornwall
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant. Birds and insects
    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Western China. Garden origin. UK. Werrington Park, Launceston, Cornwall
    • Deciduous
      Tapered, glossy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, deep green above, lighter beneath, turning yellow in autumn
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Moderately vigorous, slender tree. Mahogany-red bark peels leaving cream patches which age to shades of pink. Pendulous, yellow-brown catkins to 6cm (2½in) long in spring with the new leaves
    • 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.

    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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