Attributes
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Deciduous
- Tree shape: Upright
- S Size: Small
- Leaf colour: Green
- Growth rate: Fast
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Pruning not necessary
- Attractive bark
- Drought tolerant
- Chalk tolerant
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Clay tolerant
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Tolerates coastal sites
- Tolerates shade
- Prefers acid soil
- Wet tolerant
- Prefers full sun
- Autumn colour
The Dark Chocolate Birch
Description: Betula utilis ‘Cacao’® has a very narrow and neat pyramidal growing habit. This variety is perfect for small spaces and also looks magnificent when planted in lines along an avenue or driveway. Small, attractive green leaves appear in the spring alongside the yellow catkins. Bark turns a dark chocolate brown from an early age. Great autumn colours of yellow and orange!
History: PBR C1 Originated from The Netherlands, Van Vliet W.J. van Ooi.
Betula utilis ‘Cacao’® Growing Tips: They will succeed on most soils with certain species happy even in wet sites. Although tolerant of chalk soils they will not reach a maximum size in these conditions. Best planted in a full sun position.
Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 4m x 2m













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