We’ll focus on Betula ermanii ‘Holland’. It’s a high-quality tree suitable for planting in a green belt, in a residential neighborhood, or along a somewhat wider street. However, the tree does not tolerate paved surfaces.
It is a relatively slow-growing tree. In its early years, it is often a strikingly slender, upright tree with an almost columnar crown shape. As it matures, the tree develops a noticeably wider, oval-shaped crown that may be somewhat irregular; its final height is 12–16 meters. Toward the bottom of the crown, you sometimes see some hanging or weeping branches.
The beautiful, fresh-green, heart-shaped leaves, combined with the attractive crown shape, give the tree great ornamental value. The tree develops striking yellow fall color relatively early. This cultivar is easily recognizable by the typical yellowish-white color of its trunk.
It is a reliable choice for use in public spaces.
Photo locations: Oisterwijk, Almere (Floriade), Etten-Leur, and our nursery
| Available in: | Root ball, Bare root |
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| Application: | Large Gardens, Squares and Parks, Solitary Trees, Streets |
| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Tolerates some compaction, Moist (clay) soil, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Oval / egg-shaped, Vase-shaped / cone-shaped |
| Adult height: | First size trees 12+ m |
| Soil: | Does not tolerate compaction well; prefers well-drained soils |
| Flowers: | up to 3 cm long catkins |
| Fruits: | 2–3 cm long, egg-shaped catkins |
| Environmental factors: | sensitive to sea breezes, prefers a sunny location |
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