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Betula utilis subsp. utilis 'Buddha' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Betula utilis subsp. utilis 'Buddha'

Betula utilis subsp. utilis 'Buddha'

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Genus: Betula
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

A fast-growing medium-sized deciduous tree to a height of 7m with attractive pinkish brown and copper bark with white markings (lenticels). Dark green foliage appears in the spring, turning to a buttery yellow colour in the autumn

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

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

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in a wide range of situations. See tree cultivation for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to sawflies, birch leaf mining sawfly and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to tree rusts, honey fungus and Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years