BETULA utilis subsp. utilis 'Nepalese Orange'
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BETULA utilis subsp. utilis 'Nepalese Orange'
Commonly known as Birch
Smooth, glossy, coppery-orange bark
Whip
£35.00
H/Std
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£90.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Nepal -
DeciduousOvate to oblong, tapered, dark green leaves to 12cm (5in) long turning yellow in autumnn
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
18m (59ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeYellow-brown male catkins to 12cm (5in) long in early spring
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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 well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Broadly conical
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size18m (59ft)
10m (33ft)
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