Betula sect. Nanae
Betula sect. Nanae is an ornamental shrub that thrives in full sun and requires medium water. It is suitable for USDA zones 3–7, growing to a height of 0.5–1.5 meters. This deciduous shrub blooms with green and brown catkins in April and May, preferring loamy, sandy, or peaty soils.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
0.5–1.5 m
Spread
0.5–1.5 m
Zones
2–6
Flower colors
This shrub is ideal for ornamental purposes, needing full sun and medium water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 7, reaching a modest height of 0.5 to 1.5 meters. It prefers soils that are loamy, sandy, or peaty.
The plant produces green and brown catkins during its spring bloom, typically in April and May.