Meet the Breeder
Michal Andrusiv
Czech Republic
CESKY GOLD®
Birch
Betula x plettkei
'Golden Treasure'
CBR 5637
- Exceptional hardiness
- Bright color
- Versatile habit
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"
General Care
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.
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
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