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Betula pendula

European White Birch

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This medium-size weeping tree will grow to about 40' tall and has a whitish-brown bark with deciduous green leaves.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown, White

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Filler

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.