Betula michauxii
Newfoundland dwarf birch
Very dwarf birch species, native to bogs, waterside and wet, peaty meadows of Newfoundland and Quebec. It is about 50cm tall, with brown bark, slender branches bearing tiny, rounded, toothed mid-green leaves and has a sweet, minty fragrance; tiny yellow-brown male catkins to 1cm long, in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Betula can be deciduous trees or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or peeling brown bark; separate male and female catkins open before or with the leaves in spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- NE Canada
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist, acidic to neutral soil in full sun or partial shade but tolerant of a range of soil conditions, especially wet or boggy soils. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to birch borers, leaf-mining sawflies and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, a tree rust and powdery mildews
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