Betula utilis 'Wakehurst Place Chocolate'

A rare small to medium sized birch with beautiful, chocolate coloured bark once established and best when planted to contrast with other nearby silver birch or a light backdrop. Summer leaves are dark green in colour.

Hardy, medium sized specimen tree once established with unusual coloured bark.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous (moderate if grown as a multi-stemmed tree)
• Habit: Small or medium sized tree with a slender habit.
  • Height: 15 m (50 ft)
  • Spread: 10 m (32 ft)

• Notes: For best effect, the bark should be scrubbed gently with a hand brush and water once a year. This removes any green algae or grime and helps to restore the colour. Bark colour can take 2 - 4 years to develop.