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Betula 'Edinburgh'

Also Known As

  • White stemmed Birch

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 10'-50'
  • W: 6'-15'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Betula 'Edinburgh' plant details

Betula 'Edinburgh' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold and green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula 'Edinburgh'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula 'Edinburgh'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We think this is the same group as B. utilis with its snow white bark year round. It seems to be smaller growing than B. u. ‘Jacquemontii’ which can get large fast. Try this lovely tree to add color to the winter garden.

Gardening facts about Betula 'Edinburgh' plant

How to Grow Betula 'Edinburgh'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 40'-50'

Width: 30'-40'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 30'-80'

Width: 25'-40'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Betula nigra Heritage form by Bob Gutowski
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aka Betula pendula 'Cutleaf', Cutleaf European White Birch, Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

2a-8b

Size

Height: 40'

Width: 20'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Betula pendula 'Trost's Dwarf', Trost's Dwarf European White Birch

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

2a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture
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Scientific Name: Betula 'Penci-2'

aka Betula 'Royal Frost', Betula Royal Frost® ['Penci-2'], Betula x 'Royal Frost™', Royal Frost® Birch, Royal Frost® Purple Birch, Royal Frost™ Red Leaf Birch

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 30'-35'

Width: 15'-18'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Betula Royal Frost® foliage by Karl Gercens III
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