Sakura
Scientific Name:
Betula albosinensis
Other Names and Species:
Chinese Birch
Indian Birch
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Weight:
Vary from 39 mg/g to 119 mg/g
Origin:
China
The dark green leaves, which are large for a birch, come along in April, along with a showy expose of yellow catkins. It has spectacular stem colour - orange peeling to pink and cream. This is a medium to large tree, becoming oval as it grows, and is a great selection for parks and verges.It grows well on most soils. Mature height: 10-15m. This is an excellent small to medium sized tree that can be grown as a single or multistemmed specimen.
- Position:Full sun.
- Soil: Most soils.
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Flowers, Fruit or Interest: This plant is grown for its attractive habit and ornamental bark.
- Rate of Growth:Moderate to vigorous.
- Size: A medium sized tree, this will reach height of 4 - 5 m and a spread of 3 - 4 m after 10 - 12 years.
- Notes:For best effect, the bark should be scrubbed gently with a hand brush or water once a year. This restores the colour and removes any green algae.
Uses:
Sakura’s uses include flooring, flooring accents, interior trim, and tables.
General characteristic:
The sapwood of sakura is creamy white while the heartwood ranges from faint-brown to a light tan in color. Medium-size, upright tree with attractive, finely flaking, varicoloured copper & pink bark. More powerful growing shape with glossy, green leaves. Fertile, reasonably drained soil - height reduced on shallow chalk.
Durability:
The wood of the birch is soft and not very durable but being cheap and the tree being able to thrive in any situation or soil; it is grown all over Europe and used for a wide variety of purposes. In using the acid on birch it is necessary to have a stronger solution than is required in the case of cypress; one part of acid to three parts of water should give it about the required strength. Birch is quite accepting of stain. Birch has become popular with those who want a darker look with a more interesting grain pattern than typically seen in the dark hardwoods.
