Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

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

Erman's birch, Betula ermanii, is a rarely grown but beautiful birch which makes a medium-sized specimen tree. Its snowy white bark often has a tinge of pink and stands out well at all times of year but especially when leafless in winter. Long catkins appear with the green leaves in spring, and the foliage often turns golden yellow in the autumn.

Betula ermanii 'Kwanak Weeping' has a gentle weeping habit.

Like all birches – including our native silver birch Betula pendulaBetula ermanii 'Kwanak Weeping' thrives in most situations, but for best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. It can be grown on its own as a focal point in the garden, or in groups.

Plant calendar

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Sowyesyes
Plantyesyesyesyes
Fruitsyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Betula ‘Kwanak weeping’ and wildlife

Betula ‘Kwanak weeping’ 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 ‘Kwanak weeping’ poisonous?

Betula ‘Kwanak weeping’ 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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