Betula albosinensis 'Chinese Ruby'
  • Betula albosinensis 'Chinese Ruby'
  • Betula albosinensis 'Chinese Ruby'

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Betula albosinensis 'Chinese Ruby'

£38.00

(Chinese Red Birch) Lovely pink stemmed Chinese birch which judging by the ten year old specimen in our gardens does not grow to vigorously and is therefore suitable for gardens with limited space.

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Lovely pink stemmed Chinese birch which judging by the ten year old specimen in our gardens does not grow to vigorously and is therefore suitable for gardens with limited space. The bark is bronze/brown initially on young trees, gradually peeling and becoming more colourful after 3 - 4 years in the ground. The leaves are dark green turning shades of yellow before falling in autumn.

Betula albosinensis 'Chinese Ruby' 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: Moderate.
  • Habit: Betula albosinensis 'Chinese Ruby' grows to be a small or eventually medium sized, branching tree.
    • Height: 8 m (26 ft) to 12 m (40 ft)
    • Spread: up to 10 m (32 ft)
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How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Tree - Small
Growing Conditions
Site: Windy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Ornamental Bark, Rare and Unusual