The catalog/Species
Betula spp.
Genus-level entry. These cultivars are recorded under Betula with no species — typically inter-species hybrids or supplier listings without an extracted species name.
Cultivars
Avalanche
Betula 'Avalzam'
History shows that landscapers, designers, and homeowners can’t resist the allure of a white bark birch. AVALANCHE™ birch will no doubt provide that same draw, combining exceptional smooth white bark with a ruggedness and durability that withstands challenging conditions and resists bronze birch borer. Bark starts out tan, takes on pink tones and then turns that bright, stunning white. Neat emerald green leaves develop golden fall color. Imported from Japan by Ohio’s renown Storrs & Harrison Company in the mid-late 1800s.
Cesky Gold
Betula
Cesky Gold® Betula x plettkei adds refreshing color to cold climate landscapes. This shrubby dwarf birch offers season-long interest with tiny chartreuse-yellow leaves with scalloped edges that emerge in sunset hues of orange and red. Cesky Gold® dwarf birch is exceptionally hardy–cold tolerant to USDA zone 2. This durable shrub responds well to pruning; it can be shaped, sheared, hedged, used as a miniature patio tree, or left to its appealing natural habit. Its versatility makes it a great choice for many gardens and landscapes. Cesky Gold® was developed by Michal Andrusiv in the Czech Republic.