The birch has many virtues, it can prosper in the harshest environments, but as bonsai you need to be a little more patient and gentle to achieve good results. Harry Harrington gives us his hands-on approach on how to grow birch. Betula pendula, Owner: Manfred Will. Height: 98 cm Betula is a genus of about...
Betula – Tough to work on
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