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Michal Andrusiv
Czech Republic

CESKY GOLD®

Birch

Betula x plettkei

'Golden Treasure'

CBR 5637

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  • Exceptional hardiness
  • Bright color
  • Versatile habit
Description

Color for cold climate landscapes.

This shrubby dwarf birch offers season-long interest with tiny yellow leaves that emerge in sunset hues of orange and red. Amenable to pruning, it can be shaped, sheared, hedged, used as a miniature patio tree, or left to its own appealing natural habit. Exceptionally hardy. 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
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.

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

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Betula, Common name: 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

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Betula, Common name: 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