Betula albosinensis 'Conyngham' (Conyngham Chinese Red Birch)
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Betula |
Species | albosinensis |
Cultivar | 'Conyngham' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 6 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 5b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-14) |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - 0 |
Height | 20 m |
Spread | 5 m |
Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | An excellent specimen tree. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed, with light present for germination, although seeds may not come true. Can also be propagated through side-veneer grafts in late winter. |
Cultivation | Very hardy, but prefers a deep, well-draining loam soil. |
Pests | Prone to attack by several bracket fungi, as well as mildew and birch rust. |
Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |