Betula 'Fetisowii'
birch 'Fetisowii'
A slow-growing, deciduous hybrid tree with peeling creamy-white bark on the trunk and branches, and ovate leaves which emerge glossy-green in the spring and change to shades of yellow in the autumn. Suitable for smaller gardens, this variety has a narrower head than other varieties and in ideal conditions may reach a maximum height of around 6m. Will tolerate most types of soil, even wet, but best on acid soils to achieve the maximum height
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Cream White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream White | Green | ||
Autumn | Cream White | Yellow | ||
Winter | Cream White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–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
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in a wide range of situations, but best growth rate and habit will be achieved once established if planted in slightly more acidic soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Requires little pruning, pruning group 1
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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