Betula ermanii 'Polar Bear' Tree

The bark of Betula 'Polar Bear' develops its stunning white complexion at a young age and is said to look like a magnificent polar bear due to its impressive branches. More commonly known as Erman’s birch trees, they will grow to 6 x 4 metres in 20 years and are suited to exposed inland sites.

The Polar Bear tree is tolerant of most except extreme soil types and will do well in sunny to partly shaded spots. The foliage is dark green and emerges alongside long attractive yellow/brown catkins in the Spring. The glorious yellow autumn colours that emerge compliment the white exfoliating bark making Betula ermanii 'Polar Bear' a beautiful year round, feature tree.