Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis 'Kansu'

Common name: Chinese red birch

Description: An RHS-recognised birch grown for its year-round bark display: fresh bark peels to reveal creamy-white layers with tones of copper, orange and pink, creating an ever-changing tapestry of colour. Glossy green leaves turn yellow in autumn, with yellow-brown catkins in spring.

Other benefits: elegant year-round form, attractive peeling bark, good autumn colour, excellent specimen or small-garden tree

Wildlife attraction: birds

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 5m x 3m

Position: full sun or partial shade

Soil pH: neutral to acid

Moisture: moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -25°C