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Betula 'Edinburgh'

Betula 'Edinburgh'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Betula
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

An upright, white-barked birch to a height of 10m. A relatively recent cross between B. albosinsinensis and B. utilis offering a neat canopy of dark green serrated foliage and white to pinkish peeling bark

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

pH

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to sawflies, aphids and leaf miners

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, a rust or honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years