Betula Maximowicziana (Birch)
| Species | : | Betula Maximowicziana |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name(s) | : | Birch |
| Genus | : | Betula |
| Seasons of Interest | : | Autumn Interest |
| Tree Features | : | Large Leaves |
| Mature Size | : | Medium to Large (15-20m) |
| Shape | : | Pyramidal |
| Tree Type | : | Deciduous Broad Leaf |
An oddity within our Birch range, hardly looking like a member of the same family!
It is a native of Japan where it can reach up to 35 metres in height but it is rare to see in the UK and reaches a more modest height of between 15-20 metres.
Introduced into the UK in 1893, this is one to catch someone out on a tree identification competition.
It is fast growing and has a dark brown trunk when young, maturing into greyish tinges.
The large heart shaped leaves turn clear yellow in the autumn. It retains a pyramidal shape when young but this broadens at maturity.
The leaves are the biggest of all the Birch family, sometimes attaining over 12cm in length.
Mature height: 15-20m
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