Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Kansu'
Chinese red birch
Offering a mesmerising year-round display of peeling bark in shades of pink, copper, and orange, this aristocratic Chinese birch creates...
12 litre pot | 1.5 - 1.8m tall
£139.99
available to order from summer
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Plant description
Offering a mesmerising year-round display of peeling bark in shades of pink, copper, and orange, this aristocratic Chinese birch creates a stunning focal point in any landscape setting. Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Kansu', an RHS award winner, reveals creamy white underlayers as its bark naturally exfoliates, creating an ever-changing tapestry of colour and texture that is particularly dramatic during winter months.
The tree's seasonal interest extends through spring, when yellowish-brown catkins dangle from the branches, followed by glossy green leaves that form a delicate, airy canopy before transforming into soft buttery yellow tones in autumn.
This strong-growing selection combines exceptional ornamental qualities with the graceful habit characteristic of Asian birches, making it an outstanding choice for year-round garden structure.
All the Betulas we supply are single-stemmed, but they can be planted close together to create a multi-stemmed effect.
The tree's seasonal interest extends through spring, when yellowish-brown catkins dangle from the branches, followed by glossy green leaves that form a delicate, airy canopy before transforming into soft buttery yellow tones in autumn.
This strong-growing selection combines exceptional ornamental qualities with the graceful habit characteristic of Asian birches, making it an outstanding choice for year-round garden structure.
All the Betulas we supply are single-stemmed, but they can be planted close together to create a multi-stemmed effect.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Kansu':
Birches don't need much pruning, but you may want to remove any diseased or crossing branches. It is essential that any pruning work is carried out between late summer and mid-winter as the sap will 'bleed' heavily at other times. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake well.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
