Tree comparisons
| Birch China Ruby | |
|---|---|
| A slow-growing form of the Chinese red birch, featuring peeling copper-coloured bark and long catkins. | |
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Growing
| Birch China Ruby | |
|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive bark Winter colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Do not prune |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Occasional flooding |
Identification
| Birch China Ruby | |
|---|---|
| Flowering month | February |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow |
| Bark | Striated - brown |
| Country of origin | China |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |