Betula papyrifera 'Saint George' - ornamental bark

Betula papyrifera 'Saint George'

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£55.00

(Canoe or Paper Birch) An unusual medium sized, deciduous tree which gradually develops pale bronze and white peeling bark once established.

The summer leaves are dark green in colour turning golden-yellow in autumn before falling and can stay on the tree for a long time in the absence of strong winds or storms.

Best autumn colour once established if planted in a position with plenty of sun.

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Supplied Size:

2 litre pot (2-3 years old, 100-125 cm tall)

Delivery Options

Delivery Options

(flat fee for any number of plants by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95 (special offer rate)

Priority: £15

Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
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(For any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
this can be changed during checkout.

Key Information
Product Details

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Most well drained, fertile soil. Will tolerate mild alkaline soils.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous
Habit: Medium sized to large, slender, branching tree.
- Height: 10 - 12 m (32 - 40 ft)
- Spread: 6 - 8 m (20 - 26 ft)

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

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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