Tree comparisons
| Birch Tristis |  Niedzwetzkyana | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Birch Tristis | Crab-apple trees Niedzwetzkyana | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Attractive features | Attractive bark Autumn foliage colour | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive foliage |
| Growth habit | Upright | |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Some shade | |
| Pruning | Do not prune | |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought | |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Birch Tristis | Crab-apple trees Niedzwetzkyana | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Red - dark | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow | Green |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | |
| Fruit size | Large | |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | |
| Bark | White | |
| Country of origin | Kazakhstan | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |