Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark' – Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark'

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Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark' – Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark'

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Grows from a multi-stemmed shrub into a small or medium-size tree. The broadly pyramidal to virtually round crown is densely branched, with sturdy, fairly thick twigs. The young twigs are brown to grey-brown with conspicuous lenticels. Older branches and bark have a glossy, pale gold colour. The trunk peels only lightly. The leaves turn intense golden yellow in autumn. The leaves are fairly large for a birch. As the tree ages, the leaves will become smaller. Blossoming comes fairly late in spring. Typically of the species, ‘Gold Bark’ blossoms with fairly large catkins, which adds to its decorative value. Was selected for its good bark colour and the more tree-shaped habit. Although the tree tolerates wind well, it does best in a somewhat sheltered place.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 10 m
Crown
broad pyramidal to round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
glossy, pale gold, slightly peeling
Leaf
wide elliptical to ovate, shiny deep green, 8 - 12 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
Catkins, ♀ 3 - 3.5 cm and erect, ♂ 4 - 9 cm, yellow-green, May
Fruits
yellowish brown fruiting catkins, 4 - 4.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few soil requirements, tolerates slight drought
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Alphons van der Bom, Oudenbosch, Netherlands, circa 1965
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark'

Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark' 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 medwediewii 'Gold Bark' blooms in may.
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