Plants > Trees

Asian black birch

Betula dauurica

Low Maintenance

Genus: Betula
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

A large deciduous tree, over 12m in height, mainly known for its impressive peeling bark in shades of brown, bronze and silver-grey. The dark green leaves are oval and serrated.

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

pH

Neutral

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in wide range of situations in sun or part-shade. For more information, see tree cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to sawflies, aphids and leaf miners

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years