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Betula papyrifera 'Renaissance Reflection' (Paper birch 'Renaissance Reflection')
1 hour care
per year
per year
20m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Betula papyrifera 'Renaissance Reflection'
Other names
Paper birch 'Renaissance Reflection', Canoe birch 'Renaissance Reflection', White birch 'Renaissance Reflection', Betula papyracea 'Renaissance Reflection' , Paper-bark birch 'Renaissance Reflection'
Genus
Betula Betula
Variety or Cultivar
'Renaissance Reflection' _ 'Renaissance Reflection' is a vigorous, conical, sometimes multi-stemmed, deciduous tree with white bark peeling to expose pale orange underbark and ovate, toothed, dark green leaves turning shades of yellow and orange in autumn. Yellow male catkins open before or as the leaves emerge in spring.
Betula papyrifera 'Renaissance Reflection' is: Deciduous
Habit
Conical
Flower
Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Orange, Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Resistant to bronze birch borer.
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Sawflies Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Sawflies
Honey fungus , Leaf spot , Birch rust Honey fungus , Leaf spot , Birch rust
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Avoid pruning in spring when sap is running.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Softwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Betula papyrifera 'Renaissance Reflection' (Paper birch 'Renaissance Reflection') will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Foliage only, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dapple shade. Best in climates that rarely exceed 24C (75F). Does not tolerate drought or pollution.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Betula papyrifera 'Renaissance Reflection'
Other names
Paper birch 'Renaissance Reflection', Canoe birch 'Renaissance Reflection', White birch 'Renaissance Reflection', Betula papyracea 'Renaissance Reflection' , Paper-bark birch 'Renaissance Reflection'
Genus
Betula Betula
Variety or Cultivar
'Renaissance Reflection' _ 'Renaissance Reflection' is a vigorous, conical, sometimes multi-stemmed, deciduous tree with white bark peeling to expose pale orange underbark and ovate, toothed, dark green leaves turning shades of yellow and orange in autumn. Yellow male catkins open before or as the leaves emerge in spring.
Native to
Canada, Northern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Conical
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Orange, Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Resistant to bronze birch borer.
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Sawflies
Specific diseases
Honey fungus , Leaf spot , Birch rust
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Avoid pruning in spring when sap is running.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Softwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Betula papyrifera 'Renaissance Reflection' (Paper birch 'Renaissance Reflection') will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Foliage only, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dapple shade. Best in climates that rarely exceed 24C (75F). Does not tolerate drought or pollution.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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