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Michal Andrusiv
Czech Republic

AWARD WINNING

CESKY GOLD®

Dwarf Birch

Betula x plettkei

'Golden Treasure'

CBR#5637

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  • Exceptional hardiness
  • Bright color
  • Versatile habit
Description

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. 

Awards
Green is Life Silver Medal
USDA Zone
2 - 7 (-50°F/-45.6°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 4'
Width
2 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Yellow
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Thrives in cool soils. Avoid soggy or excessively dry sites.

Pruning

Can be pruned or shaped as desired, but this is not required. Avoid cutting into very thick stems, unless you are removing them entirely.

Uses

Specimen, hedge, mixed borders, containers

Growing Tips

In warmer zones, 'Golden Treasure' birch benefits from shade during the hottest part of the day.

  • Tag: Cesky Gold™ Betula
  • Grower Sheet: Cesky Gold® Betula grower sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week July 10, 2020
  • Benchcard: Cesky Gold® Betula benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Cesky Gold® Betula spec sheet

    • Features: Award winner, Foliage interest, Compact, Disease resistant, Dwarf, Non-invasive

    Filters: Botanical genus: Betula, Common name: Dwarf Birch, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow foliage

    Features: Award winner, Foliage interest, Compact, Disease resistant, Dwarf, Non-invasive

    Filters: Botanical genus: Betula, Common name: Dwarf Birch, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow foliage