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Betula raddeana
Radde's Birch
Origin: Caucasus
| Family |
| Betulaceae |
| Genus |
| Betula |
| Species |
| raddeana |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 |
| Height |
| 5 - 10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| Landscape |
| An excellent specimen tree. |
| Cultivation |
| Very hardy, but prefers a deep, well-draining loam soil. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| Prone to attack by several bracket fungi, as well as mildew and birch rust. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Bark is silvery grey or slightly tinged pink. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are dull dark green and slightly hairy above, with veins in 6-7 pairs and pubescence beneath, growing to 3-5 x 2-4.5 cm. |
| Fruit Description |
| Catkins to 2-4 x 1-2 cm, with fruiting scales that are erect at the tip. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| 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. |
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