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Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis

Also Known As

  • Betula albo-sinensis
  • Betula albosinensis
  • Betula albosinensis 'Septentrionalis'
  • Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis
  • Chinese Red Birch

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'-50'
  • W: 30'-40'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis plant details

Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: catkins, peeling bark, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This birch is simply glorious. Our mature plant is 35 years old and 20'x 15'. The flesh, pink, cream colored bark truly is alive during the winter. I see our plant outside my kitchen every day and it's always lovely. Yellow fall foliage follows deep green summer leaves.
This is a little known or grown species. The bark is a beautiful, rich orange red that peels off in thin, tissue-like sheets. The apple green leaves turn golden in the fall. The tree can grow from 40 to 90' in height. A very beautiful single or multitrunked tree.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A form of this med-sized Birch with "singularly beautiful bark, which is shining orange-brown with a pink & gray 'bloom'" (Hillier). S/M-W

Gardening facts about Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis plant

How to Grow Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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