Betula papyrifera 'Uenci' [sold as Renaissance Upright™]
Renaissance Upright Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera ′Uenci′ [sold as Renaissance Upright™] - Overall Tree
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Brown;green (Spring; male catkins, 2-4" long, not ornamentally important;female catkins, 1-1.25" long, not ornamentally important)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Summer; moderately glossy); Yellow (Fall; attractive, clear yellow)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Small nutlet; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
45-60 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15-20 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist, well drained acidic soils, but is somewhat adaptable
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are alternate, simple, doubly and coarsely serrate, ovate, and 2-4" long by 1.3-2.6" wide. The upper surface is glabrous and semi-glossy; lower surface is pubescent on veination. Buds are brown-black, glossy, imbricate, and pointed.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Backdrop 25
  • Groupings 189
  • Specimen 598
  • Fall Color 206
  • Notable Bark 161

    • Additional Information

    Betula papyrifera 'Uenci' is narrow and pyramidal in form and with a strong central leader. This tree performs best in colder climates, requires full sun, and is not suitable for poor or polluted city conditions.

    14 Betula papyrifera 'Uenci' [sold as Renaissance Upright™] found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    1ORIG_8815*AOWEN
    2ORIG_8813*AOWEN
    3ORIG_8754*ADAUC
    4ORIG_8814*AOWEN
    5ORIG_9099*AHARR
    6ORIG_9100*AHARR
    7ORIG_9098*AHARR
    8ORIG_8816*AOWEN
    9ORIG_8755*ADAUC
    10ORIG_8812*AOWEN
    112023_00045*AOWEN
    122023_00045*BOWEN
    132023_00045*COWEN
    142023_00045*DOWEN

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