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Betula lenta ssp. uber

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Rare small birch tolerates a moist place. This plant grows to about 5 m. The flower colour is green. This plant is hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : PlantenTuin de Oirsprong

Date taken : 04.10.2007

Common name : Sweet birch

Family : Betulaceae

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© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : White House Farm, M.Foster, Ivy Hatch GB

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : von Gimborn Arboretum

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Wisley Gardens (GB)

© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Wisley Gardens (GB)

© picture 6 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Arboretum des Grandes Bruyeres

© picture 7 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij Rein en Mark Bulk

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs a lot of water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 4 and 5 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are egg-shaped
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : march
hardiness : hardy
special feature spectacular autumn colours

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop