Chinese Red Birch
Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis is an exquisite Chinese red birch with a most attractive peeling bark, a lovely mix of coppery-pink and cinnamon-brown with translucent golden edges. The effect is most spectacular when backlit by the setting sun. The oval leaves emerge emerald green in spring and mature to unusual sea green in summer before turning a beautiful, pale yellow in fall. In spring, tiny yellowish-brown male flowers appear in slender catkins. Vigorous, this medium-sized deciduous tree has an open, conical habit. Provide plenty of space to enjoy the beautiful trunk and the graceful and delicate branching.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
| Common names | Birch |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
30' - 50' (9.1m - 15.2m) |
| Spread |
30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
| Common names | Birch |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
30' - 50' (9.1m - 15.2m) |
| Spread |
30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden |
How many Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis (Chinese Red Birch) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis (Chinese Red Birch) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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