Woody > Betula > Betula medwediewii > Betula medwediewii
Betula medwediewii
Origin: Northeastern Turkey.
| Family |
| Betulaceae |
| Genus |
| Betula |
| Species |
| medwediewii |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Height |
| 3 - 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A large, multi-stemmed spreading shrub is quite unique with its metallic bark. Placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Cultivation |
| Drought tolerant however can not tolerate shade. Prefers limestone soils and limited competition from other species. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Mixed, sub-alpine forests and hillsides at an altitude of 600-2,400 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Metallic, reflective bark. |
| Leaf Description |
| Large, ovate and very veined leaves dark green in colour. |
| Flower Description |
| Inconspicuous female flowers and catkin-like male flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Large, erect and yellow with brown scales. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The National Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt, England. |
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