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European White Birch
Betula pendula
Pronunciation: BET-ew-luh PEN-dew-luh
SKU #01230
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 30 to 35 ft. or taller, 15 to 20 ft. wide.
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| Description | A wonderful landscape tree with flaky white bark and terrific fall color. The graceful, arching, open-branched pyramidal form when young matures to a stately oval to rounded form in time. Toothy, diamond-shaped foliage emerges glossy green in spring. Distinctive peeling bark provides an interesting landscape element, especially in winter. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Produces small light brown catkins in spring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Fall Color, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Chokeberry (Aronia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Sweetspire (Itea); Elderberry (Sambucus); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in deep, loamy, moist but well-drained soil amended with sand or gravel. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established tolerates periodic dry spells but prefers rich, fertile, evenly moist soils. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | A wonderful landscape tree with flaky white bark and terrific fall color. The graceful, arching, open-branched pyramidal form when young matures to a stately oval to rounded form in time. Toothy, diamond-shaped foliage emerges glossy green in spring. Distinctive peeling bark provides an interesting landscape element, especially in winter. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Produces small light brown catkins in spring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Fall Color, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Chokeberry (Aronia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Sweetspire (Itea); Elderberry (Sambucus); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in deep, loamy, moist but well-drained soil amended with sand or gravel. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established tolerates periodic dry spells but prefers rich, fertile, evenly moist soils. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does European White Birch produce flowers?
Produces small light brown catkins in spring.
Is European White Birch evergreen or deciduous?
European White Birch is Deciduous.
What are the special features of European White Birch?
European White Birch is Attractive Bark, Fall Color, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
Is European White Birch resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does European White Birch grow?
European White Birch has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of European White Birch?
European White Birch grows in an Pyramidal habit.
Where can I use European White Birch in my landscape?
European White Birch is suitable for: Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
What color are European White Birch flowers?
European White Birch produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of European White Birch?
European White Birch has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with European White Birch?
Good companion plants for European White Birch include: Chokeberry (Aronia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Sweetspire (Itea); Elderberry (Sambucus); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra).
How do I care for European White Birch?
Thrives in deep, loamy, moist but well-drained soil amended with sand or gravel. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established tolerates periodic dry spells but prefers rich, fertile, evenly moist soils. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.
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