Betula ermanii Osmanthus armatus but has withstood recent cold

but has withstood recent cold winters very well

Foliage is glossy green

Tolerates heavy clay soils

native hedging choice

creating the familiar stripy effect of snakebark maples

Betula ermanii Osmanthus armatus but has withstood recent coldA graceful, vigorous tree renowned for its creamy white and pinkish bark, attractive in all seasons but taking centre stage in winter, particularly when set amongst dark evergreens. Summer foliage is bright green, often heart shaped, with conspicuously veined leaves, giving golden autumn tones. Broadly conical to oval crown becoming increasingly rounded in maturity. 6 7m at 10 years. A shallow rooting tree