Betula utilis

Origin: China, Himalaya.

Botanical characteristics: It is an ornamental deciduous fast-growing tree, up to 20 mt high. Branches can grow from the base of the trunk. The bark peels off and it is orange-grayish white with horizontal lenticels. It has heart-shaped dark green pubescent leaves with doubly serrate margins that yellow in autumn. It is a monoecious plant with both male and female catkins in late April.

Agronomic and environmental characteristics: It adapts to any soil, including dry and calcareous ones.

Use: It is a plant for ornamental uses, which can be planted alone or in groups, in parks and gardens.