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Monarch Birch

Betula maximowicziana

Tree size guide
£298.00
10% discount applied when you buy any mix of 5 or more trees.
25% discount applied when you buy any mix of 10 or more trees.

About this product

Betula maximowicziana, also known as the Monarch Birch, has large heart-shaped leaves up to 12cm in length and a dark brown trunk when juvenile.

It’s a fascinating tree to identify, often surprising people because it doesn’t resemble a typical birch. Introduced from its native Japan in the 1890s, this unique species is perfect for collectors and arboretums.

Betula maximowicziana thrives on most free-draining soils, and its foliage turns a lovely yellow in autumn. 

Mature height: 12-17m

Specifications

Common names
Monarch Birch
Height of tree
12-17m
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Foliage Colour
Green
Looks good in
Autumn
Location
Parkland
Genus
Betula