Betula albosinensis Septentrionalis ( Chinese Red Birch)

A handsome species which comes from Western China, Betula albosinensis Septentrionalis has peeling bark which is a rich mahoganyred, complimenting the creamy coloured trunk. The superb bark appears early on, even on quite young plants and gives fantastic winter interest. More info: Location: Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery, Derbyshire, UK