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Betula pendula

White Birch, European White Birch

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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

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:

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.