Tree comparisons
| Birch Tristis |  Niedzwetzkyana | Japanese maple trees Acer palmatum Dissectum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A graceful upright silver birch with pendulous shoots cascading from its branches. | Niedzwetzkyana is a unique red-fleshed, red-skinned, red blossom crab-apple, originating from central Asia. | A good example of the "dissectum" form of Acer palmatum, featuring deeply cut leaves. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Birch Tristis | Crab-apple trees Niedzwetzkyana | Japanese maple trees Acer palmatum Dissectum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average | |
| Attractive features | Attractive bark Autumn foliage colour | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive foliage | Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright | Spreading / Flat-topped | |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | Up to 1.5m / 5ft | |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Some shade | Some shade Tolerates shade | |
| Pruning | Do not prune | Do not prune | |
| Growth rate | Average | Slow | |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought | Sheltered site | |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Birch Tristis | Crab-apple trees Niedzwetzkyana | Japanese maple trees Acer palmatum Dissectum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Red - dark | ||
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | ||
| Leaf colour | Green | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow | Green | Orange / Red |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | ||
| Fruit size | Large | ||
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | ||
| Bark | White | ||
| Country of origin | Kazakhstan | Japan | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous | Deciduous |