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Betula ermanii (Erman's birch)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 12m
max. spread
Ultimate height 15m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Betula ermanii

Other names: Erman's birch


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Genus: Betula

Species: B. ermanii - B. ermanii is a tree with pale green leaves and long catkins. Grown for its beautiful peeling bark which is white, tinged with pale pink and cream.

Betula ermanii is: Deciduous

Flower: Yellow-brown in Spring

Foliage: Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn

Fruit: Brown in Autumn

Tree shape: Open branched, Slender, Broadly conical

Plant with: Crocus x luteus 'Golden Yellow' (Crocus 'Golden Yellow')

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Specific pests: Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Sawflies

Specific diseases: Honey fungus , Leaf spot , Birch rust

General care

Propagation methods: Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Betula ermanii (Erman's birch) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Foliage only, Woodland

Cultivation: Grows well in a wide range of soils and situations.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009

Comment from Nicola

Betula ermanii (Erman's birch) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.

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