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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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.