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Chinese red birch 'China Ruby' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Chinese red birch 'China Ruby'

Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis 'China Ruby' B. Humphrey

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Genus: Betula
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

A deciduous tree with a spreading crown to 8m in height with creamy-white fresh bark with tones of grey and pink. The leaves are oval and matt blue-green, turning yellow in autumn

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyChalkClay

Neutral

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in a wide range of situations, including alklaline soil in sun or part-shade, but grows best in acid or neutral soil. 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

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years