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Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica'

Cutleaf Weeping Birch

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Description

This a spectacular plant grown not only for its lacy and refined foliage and form but also for the beautiful white bark which gives this plant character in the deciduous winter months. It is typically clustered and trained as a multi-trunk tree. The new twigs are a golden brown color, and the rich glossy green leaves turn golden in the fall. It is native from Europe to Asia Minor.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

White

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.