Betula pubescens var. pumila
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
| Species | pubescens |
| Variety | pumila |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Canada (Newfoundland), Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Sweden. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This dwarf shrub has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Shape | Narrow and conical. |
| Landscape | Excellent for use in smaller gardens. |
| Cultivation | Moist soil in full sun to partial shade. |
| Habitat | Sheltered rocky valleys and mountainous areas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | White in colour, rough and slightly peels. |
| Leaf Description | Alternate and ovate. |
| Flower Description | Yellow in colour. |