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Birch
Betula |
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Description:
It is very well-suited for planting along steam banks where
it is native and in other areas which are inundated for weeks. River birch
tolerates low soil oxygen, flooding, and clay soil but needs moist
conditions. The tree requires an acid soil, otherwise it becomes chlorotic.
Bark in the shade may not generate the light color that is considered so
attractive.
Birch pollen causes significant allergy in some people but pollen is
produced for only a short period and in small amounts. Plants serve as
hosts for butterfly larvae.
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| Common Name: |
River Birch, Red Birch, Asian Birch, White Birch, Weeping Birch, Paper
Birch, Canoe Birch |
| Botanical
Name: |
Betula |
| Type: |
Deciduous Tree |
| Form: |
Oval, pyramidal and upright or erect, or weeping |
| Soil
Preference: |
This plant can tolerate some drought and flooding conditions. It will
also grow in wet to submerged soils but prefers well-drained soil with a pH
on the acidic side. |
| Growth Rate: |
Fast |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun to
partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Attracts birds, attracts
butterflies, plants serve as hosts for butterfly larvae. Some
varieties are pest resistant. |
| Pests: |
Birch Borer, Leaf Miner, Lacebug,
Japanese Beetles, Asian Long-Horned Beetle. (Some varieties are
resistant to some of the pests listed, see below) |
| Diseases: |
Leaf spots, Chlorosis |
| Care: |
Fertilize with Holly-tone as recommended. Planting
Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Betula nigra
River Birch, Red Birch, Water Birch, Black Birch
Zones 3b-9a
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Description: Irregular, spreading form with slightly
weeping branches at maturity. Glossy green leaves and yellow fall
color. Foliage casts a light shade. Bark is shaggy and peely.
Will tolerate moist soils. Resistant to bronze birch borer, leaf
miners and Japanese Beetles! |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a (brown fruits) |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; Yellow fall color |
| Height: |
30-50' |
| Spread: |
25-35' |
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Betula nigra 'Heritage'
Red Birch, Black Birch, Water Birch
Zones 3b-9a
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| Description:
The Heritage Birch is characterized by it's beautiful tan bark, borer
resistance and fast growth rate. Was chosen as a 1990 Gold Medal Plant
by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for being a plant of exceptional
merit. Also known as 'Cully'. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a (brown fruits) |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; yellow fall color |
| Height: |
25-50' |
| Spread: |
25-35' |
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Betula
papyrifera 'Reflection'
Paper Birch, Canoe Birch, White Birch
zones 2b-6a
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| Description: A Renaissance type Birch with a slender,
pyramidal habit. Resistant to bronze birch borer. Brilliant
white bark color. Green summer color turns to yellow fall color. Grows
fast with a rate of 3-5 ft. per year. May also be called
'Renaissance Reflection' |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; yellow fall color |
| Height: |
40-50' |
| Spread: |
30-35' |
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Betula
pendula 'Youngii'
European White Weeping Birch
zones 3a-6a
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| Description:
White barked branches are slender and perfectly pendulous. Trunk is
contorted. This tree is best in areas with moist, deep, loose soil and
proper irrigation in times of drought. Also bears very striking, white
tinged bark. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a (brown fruits) |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; yellow fall color |
| Height: |
12-15' |
| Spread: |
15' |
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Betula
platyphylla 'Whitespire'
Asian White Birch
zones 3b-6b
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| Description:
The chalky white non-exfoliating bark is marked with black triangles at the
base of lateral braches. Glossy dark green leaves turn yellow in fall.
The best borer resistant white Makes a great accent near
the corner of the house. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a (brown fruits) |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; Yellow fall color |
| Height: |
25-35' |
| Spread: |
15-25' |
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Thank you to Sunleaf Nursery for image
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Betula x 'Royal Frost'
Royal Frost Birch
zones
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| Description: This
Birch has the best from both parents. From 'Whitespire' it inherited
beautiful white bark and resistance to the bronze birch borer. From
'Crimson Frost' comes burgundy-red foliage. The combination of two
colors makes this an outstanding specimen tree. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a (brown fruits) |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Burgundy-red |
| Height: |
30-40' |
| Spread: |
15-20' |
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