Erman's Birch

Like all Birch trees, Betula ermanii, also known as Erman's Birch, is notable for its attractive bark, which is peeling and creamy in colour, tinged with pink. The bright green, heart-shaped leaves are always the first to emerge in the spring at Barcham and are the first to fall in the autumn, turning a bright and clear yellow before they fall.

If the central leader is retained, this tree retains a tidy, conical, pyramidal shape as it matures. It is a super urban tree as it requires very little maintenance and tolerates reflective heat and light.

Betula ermanii is an elegant and vigorous medium- to large-sized tree. Like most Birch trees, it is a consistent performer and will tolerate most soil types.

The Dutch clone Betula ermanii Holland is more regular in shape and tends to be favoured over the species, but it is often listed without the cultivar name.

Betula ermanii is useful for any project that requires winter interest or architectural uniformity. It can be effectively planted as a single specimen or in groups to show off the pretty coloured stem.

Mature height: 7-12m

Common names

Erman's Birch

Height of tree

12-17m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Pyramidal

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Bark interest, Urban

Looks good in

Autumn, Winter

Location

Garden

Genus

Betula