Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis (Chinese Red Birch)


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusBetula
Speciesutilis
Subspeciesalbosinensis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
LandscapeOrnamental use.
HabitatConifer forests, mountain screes and rocky places.
Bark/Stem DescriptionWood is hard, dense and brittle.

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