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Betula utilis 'Chris Lane' - handsome dark bark on a young tree

Betula utilis 'Chris Lane' - ornamental bark on an established tree

Betula utilis 'Chris Lane' - handsome dark bark on a young tree

Betula utilis 'Chris Lane' - ornamental bark on an established tree

Betula utilis 'Chris Lane'

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(Himalayan Birch) A lovely new selection of birch, Betula utilis 'Chris Lane' grows to be a medium sized tree with striking dark purple-bronze bark with white lenticels when developing and silver-white patches once mature.

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2L pot (2-3 years old, 40 - 60 cm tall)

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A lovely new selection of birch, Betula utilis 'Chris Lane' grows to be a medium sized tree with striking dark purple-bronze bark with white lenticels when developing and silver-white patches once mature.

Best growth rate and habit once established if planted in a position with plenty of sun.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Betula utilis 'Chris Lane' grows to be a small or eventually medium sized tree with an upright habit.
- Height: approx 10- 12 m (32 - 40 ft)
- Spread: 8 - 10 m (32 ft)

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

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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