BETULA pumila
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BETULA pumila
Commonly known as American dwarf birch, bog birch
Pointed and coarsely-toothed leaves. A North American shrub with an upright habit
£16.50
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Eastern North America -
Deciduousmid- to dark green, rounded, coarsely toothed leaves 1-4cm (½-1½in) long
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Obovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect shrub with downy young shoots. Produces erect female catkins to 2cm (¾in) long
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Wet or boggy soilWill not tolerate standing water
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1m (39in)
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