Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica'
Cutleaf Weeping Birch
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.