Erman's birch
Common Name: Erman's birch
Genus: Betula
Species: ermanii
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Moist, Sandy
Height: 2000cm
Spread: 1200cm
Time to plant seeds: September to October
A rarely grown but beautiful birch which makes a medium-sized specimen tree. Its snowy white bark often has a tinge of pink and stands out well at all times of year but especially when leafless in winter. Long catkins appear with the green leaves in spring and the foliage often turns golden yellow in the autumn.
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