Betula utilis – Betula utilis

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Betula utilis – Betula utilis

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Specifications
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Height
15 – 20 m
Crown
oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
branches brown, densely hairy and with many glands, bark greyish white to reddish brown, peeling
Leaf
oval to ovate, 5-12 cm long, dark green, autumn color yellow
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins, yellow-green, ♀ ± 2 cm, ♂ 10-12 cm, March-April
Fruits
fruiting catkins 2.5-3.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil, all soil types
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind oval 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 utilis

Betula utilis can eventually reach a height of 15 – 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula utilis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 – 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula utilis turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula utilis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula utilis 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 utilis blooms in march, april.
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