Betula albosinensis ‘Red Panda’ (Chinese Red Birch)

Award-winning Betula albosinensis ‘Red Panda’ features a most attractive coppery-pink bark with subtle shades of caramel and honey and abundant white lenticels (bumpy lines). The eye-catching bark contrasts very nicely with the summer canopy of oval, tapering, dark green leaves, 3 in. long (7 cm). The foliage turns golden-yellow in fall before shedding for the winter. In spring, tiny yellowish-brown male flowers appear in drooping catkins. Vigorous, this medium-sized deciduous tree has a conical, upright, lightly spreading, bushy habit. It is best grown as a specimen on a large lawn, where its glowing, peeling bark can be admired in winter.

The birch family, Betulaceae, includes well-known birch trees such as River Birch, Paper Birch, Yellow Birch, and Silver Birch, all prized for their attractive bark, graceful form, and adaptability to various landscapes.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
• Grows up to 30-50 ft. tall (9-15 m) and 33 ft. wide (10 m).
• A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in medium to wet, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils.
• Perfect as a specimen plant or in borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, and foundation plantings.
• Low maintenance, this plant needs little pruning. If pruning is necessary, prune during the dormant season and avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running.
• May be affected by sawflies, aphids, rust, and leaf spot.
• Propagate by softwood cuttings or grafting