Betula pendula
European White Birch
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, Extra in Summer
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.