Betula utilis 'Forest Blush'

Betula utilis 'Forest Blush'

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(Himalayan Birch) A rare selection of Himalayan birch which develops into a small or eventualyl medium sized, slender tree with lovely, nearly glowing, pale white bark when established, with hints of red and orange.

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2 litre pot (2-3 years old, 60-80 cm tall)

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A rare selection of Himalayan birch, Betula utilis 'Forest Blush' has a lovely, nearly glowing, pale white bark when established, with hints of red and orange.

Betula utilis 'Forest Blush' grows to be a handsome and hardy, medium sized tree and the bark usually takes approx 2 - 3 years to fully develop.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade
Soil: Most well drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Vigorous (moderate if grown as a multi-stemmed tree)
Habit: Betula utilis 'Forest Blush' grows to be a medium sized, slender tree.
- Height: 12 - 15 m (40 - 50 ft)
- Spread: 8 - 10 m (32 ft)

Notes: For best effect, the bark should be scrubbed gently with a hand brush and water once a year. This removes any green algae or grime and helps to restore the colour.

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

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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