Betula albosinensis

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Chinese silver birchTree, DeciduousFamily: Betulaceae

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Betula albosinensis, or Chinese silver birch, is a medium-sized deciduous tree with an open crown, giving it a handsome appearance. However its most fetching feature is its bark, which shines with a burnished copper gleam in different shades of rose, pink and purple. The bark peels gracefully, offering a contrasting honey or reddish-maroon backing with a grey bloom. The leaves are oval to lance-shaped and pale green. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Like all birches – including our native silver birch Betula pendula – Betula albosinensis thrives in most situations, but for best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade.

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Betula ‘Albosinensis’ and wildlife

Betula ‘Albosinensis’ is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Betula ‘Albosinensis’ poisonous?

Betula ‘Albosinensis’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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