Gold Birch

Betula ermanii

Physical Characteristics

Betula ermanii is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N.E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; Secondary;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiseborrheic Vulnerary Vulnerary. The bark is used to bandage wounds[61].

Known Hazards

None known