Betula maximowicziana

Betula maximowicziana Details

Betula maximowicziana, commonly known as the Monarch Birch, is grown for its lush foliage and impressive autumn colours. The dark green foliage is held densely and as autumn progress the leaves develop impressive golden tones before falling. Pendulous, yellow catkins (flowers) are borne amidst the branches in spring. It typically grows to 8 m tall and 5 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of cool climates, frost, and moderate wind. Betula maximowicziana is well suited to large parks and gardens where it is often planted in clusters but is also suited for screening and shelter purposes.