Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Bowling Green'
Chinese red birch 'Bowling Green'
An open, conical tree with dark honey-coloured peeling bark and glossy green leaves on slightly rough shoots. Leaves have yellow autumn tints
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Bronze | Yellow Brown | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Bronze | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Bronze | Yellow | ||
| Winter | Brown Bronze |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Betula can be deciduous trees or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or peeling brown bark; separate male and female catkins open before or with the leaves in spring
- Name status
Accepted
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade but tolerant of a range of soil conditions. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to birch borers, leaf-mining sawflies and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, a tree rust and powdery mildews
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