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Betula albosinensis 'Hergest'

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(Chinese Red Birch) Betula albosinensis 'Hergest' is an unusual and very attractive birch growing to be a medium sized tree with superb creamy pink and white bark one established specimens.

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Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

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An unusual and very attractive selection of birch growing to be a medium sized tree with creamy pink and white bark one established specimens. When young, the immature bark of Betula albosinensis 'Hergest' is a striking light coppery/bronze in colour, generally starting to peel and reveal the creamy colours beneath after around 4 - 6 years. The leaves are dark green, turning shades of yellow before falling in autumn.

Betula albosinensis 'Hergest' is an attractive tree, suitable for planting in borders, woodland areas or as a standalone specimen.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
Habit: Betula albosinensis 'Hergest' grows to be a medium sized or large, branching tree.
- Height: up to 20 m (65 ft)
- Spread: 15 m (50 ft)

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Medium (8m - 15m)
Growing Conditions: Site: Windy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Ornamental Bark, Rare and Unusual

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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