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Betula Pubescens 175 200cms (fthd)
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Betula Pubescens 175/200cms (fthd)

Product Code:  MPfthdBRBEPUB175
Dispatched from November 2012

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Betula pubescens (Downy Birch; also known as White Birch, European White Birch or Hairy Birch) is a species of birch, native and abundant throughout northern Europe.

The Downy Birch has a distinctive brownish grey bark that turns grey white as the tree ages however rather than splintering and splitting as it grows older it remains smooth right down to the base of the tree. Its upright branches produce broad blunt tipped triangular shaped leaves initially green before turning a shade of golden yellow. This deciduous tree displays wild wind pollinated catkins grey in winter and yellow in spring. The Downy Birch gets its name from the downy hairs found on the leaf stalks and shoots. This Birch is a hardy specimen that grows abundantly in poor or wet soils preferably acidic.

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Benefits
• Growth Habit: Narrowly conical, Upright
• Height: 10-20m
• Spread: 5-11m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, the plant can tolerate temperatures down to about -15C or 5F.
• Shelter Needs: Moderate Shelter
• Light Needs: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Semi-moist conditions
• Soil Conditions: Moist, light, medium, heavy, clay, poor quality soil.

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Complete Product Information for Betula Pubescens 175/200cms (fthd)
Betula pubescens (Downy Birch; also known as White Birch, European White Birch or Hairy Birch) is a species of birch, native and abundant throughout northern Europe. It is a upright tree, with a brown-cream bark and catkins in early spring.

The Downy Birch has a distinctive brownish grey bark that turns grey white as the tree ages however rather than splintering and splitting as it grows older it remains smooth right down to the base of the tree. Its upright branches produce broad blunt tipped triangular shaped leaves initially green before turning a shade of golden yellow. This deciduous tree displays wild wind pollinated catkins grey in winter and yellow in spring. The Downy Birch gets its name from the downy hairs found on the leaf stalks and shoots. This Birch is a hardy specimen that grows abundantly in poor or wet soils preferably acidic.