Tree for timber and ornamental use. FRM. Source Identified. (=B.celtiberica)
Deciduous tree growing to 10-25 m tall. Smooth but dull grey-white bark finely marked with dark horizontal lenticels. The shoots are grey-brown and finely downy. The leaves are ovate-acute with a finely serrated margin. The flowers are wind pollinated catkins, produced in early spring before the leaves.
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| Average germination (%) | 15-25 |
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| Climate Zone | Mountain, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Green |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Foliage color | Autumn, Green, Yellow |
| Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
| Plant use | Erosion control, Medicinal, Reforestation, Riverbanks, Street Tree, Timber |
| Seeds per gram | 5.000 |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
| Soil - Type | Clay, Loose |
Direct sowing. Temperatures 10ºC night/20ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !