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Betula utilis 'Chris Sanders' - catkins

Betula utilis 'Chris Sanders'

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(Himalayan Birch) New to us, Betula utilis 'Chris Sanders' grows to be a striking medium sized tree, slender when young which develops dark purple-red bark once established with white lenticels.

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2 litre pot (2-3 years old, 125-150 cm tall)
2 x 2 litre pot (2-3 years old, 125-150 cm tall)

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New to us, Betula utilis 'Chris Sanders' grows to be a striking medium sized tree, slender when young which develops dark purple-red bark once established with white lenticels. The peeling bark is bronze-orange in colour. green leaves have some yellow tints before falling in autumn. Excellent displays of long catkins once mature.

Best growth rate and habit once established if planted in a position with plenty of sun.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Betula utilis 'Chris Sanders' grows to be a small or eventually medium sized tree with an upright habit.
- Height: approx 10- 12 m (32 - 40 ft)
- Spread: 8 - 10 m (32 ft)

Notes: Also known as Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Chris Sanders'

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

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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