Betula papyrifera - 15-20 CM P9

Description
Light brown fruits emerge from these.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * cannot be grown over

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
White, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Betula papyrifera thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The pale yellow flowers appear in catkins in April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Betula papyrifera are red-brown in colour.

Root
Betula papyrifera is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.