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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
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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 -
DeciduousTapered, glossy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, deep green above, lighter beneath, turning yellow in autumn
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft) -
TreeModerately 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
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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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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
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Broadly conical
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
8m (26ft)
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