Betula ermanii 'Blush' – Betula ermanii 'Blush'

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Betula ermanii 'Blush' – Betula ermanii 'Blush'

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Wide shrub to average-sized tree with a wide pyramidal crown. Because of its width and the fairly low starting branching, it is a tree that requires space. Often mistaken for B. costata due to its large resemblance, but is however, a variety of B. ermanii. The white bark often has a red hue, which explains the cultivar name of 'Blush'. Because of this very nice colour of the stem it is a beautiful park tree, which is worthwhile planting, both as a solitary and in groups. The leaf is strong and has a double-toothed margin. It is bigger than of the B. ermanii 'Holland', the autumn colour is strikingly yellow. The tree is shallow rooting with a delicate root system and many fibrous rootlets. Susceptible to (sea) wind.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 m
Crown
wide pyramidal, half-open crown
Bark and branches
white bark with red hue
Leaf
narrow ovoid with acute top, dark green, 9 - 11 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins, yellow green, ♀ single and erect, ♂ 4 - 6 cm, April
Fruits
ovoid fruiting catkins, 2 - 3 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, tolerates rather moist soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Dutch selection
Synonyms
Betula costata HORT
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen early sprout average growing all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Betula ermanii 'Blush'

Betula ermanii 'Blush' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula ermanii 'Blush' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula ermanii 'Blush' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula ermanii 'Blush' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula ermanii 'Blush' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Betula ermanii 'Blush' blooms in april.
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