Betula albosinensis ‘Fascination’

DECIDUOUS: A medium-sized tree with an open crown. Its most fetching feature is its bark, which shines with different shades of rose, pink and purple. The bark peels showing a contrasting honey backing. Large Yellow catkins appear in April up to 10cm in length.Like all birches it thrives in most situations, but for best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Height (after 20-50 yrs) 8m. Hardy.