Betula nana (syn. B. glandulosa) - Small, rounded and scalloped deep green leaves with a semi-glossy sheen are pretty on this shrubby birch. Arctic Dwarf Birch could even be considered fine textured. Erect spring catkins add interest. It is long lived, develops yellow fall color. Its brown wood displays lenticels which add to its attractive posture in the winter landscape. Site in full to half sun planted in moisture retentive to even relatively wet sites. Cutting grown.