Betula lenta Winter the structures are in fact

the structures are in fact bracts -a showy reconstruction of a leaf

spineless fruits

giving way to firm red glossy fruits

Ascending branches form a handsome narrow conical habit

An elegant Dutch field maple offering a neat

Betula lenta Winter the structures are in factNative to the cool, forested slopes of northeastern US and stretching into Canada, the sweet birch offers attrative dark red to grey bark, highly aromatic shoots and excellent yellow autumn colour. Habit is dense and pyramidal when young, becoming rounded with age. Decorative catkins in spring. Mature height 15m. Does well in all well draining soils. Tolerates exposure. H7