Betula albo-sinensis Fascination - Chinese Red Birch

Betula albosinensis Fascination is a beautiful tree which makes a great alternative to the commonly used Betula utilis Jacquemontii.

With a mature height of 10-12m, this medium sized tree has an upright, uniform habit and dense foliage.

The most attractive feature is the bark which peels to reveal a creamy cinnamon colour underneath. In autumn and winter months, with low sunlight reflecting off it, this really is a stunning characteristic.

The foliage of Chinese Red Birch is dark green, triangular in shape and has a serrated margin, turning golden yellow in autumn. In spring, at the same time as the foliage emerges, the catkins also appear. Yellow in colour, they hang in small groups from the branches.

Betula albosinensis Fascination is tolerant of a wide range of conditions and soil types though does not like to be waterlogged. In our opinion, it should be planted in a sunny, prominent position to really make the most of its beauty!