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Jean Rameau Botanical Park
Mont de Marsan - France |
Areas of origin:
Europe, from Norway to Sicily.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 30 metres (98.4'), width up to 20
metres (65.6').
Foliage: Deciduous.
Soil Type : All.
Hardiness: Hardy to -40°C. Pioneering species on light soils,
burnt or cleared areas.
Exposure: Full sun.
Speed of growth: Up to 1 metre in the first year.
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Characteristics and Uses:
The leaves of this beautiful tree become yellow in autumn. The
white bark of mature trees has deep crevices across the base
This is a vigorous tree which can be planted alone, in a group
or within a windbreak hedge. It is also a medicinal plant
containing betulin and is used as a diuretic, or for treating
rheumatism. Leaves are used to make tisanes or as a compress.
See also:
Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera),
white bark, smooth and silky, pretty golden yellow foliage colour in the autumn |
