White Birch

Other names

Paper Birch, Canoe Birch

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Klyn Nurseries

Description

Loosely pyramidal in youth, developing an irregular, oval to rounded crown at maturity, usually maintaining its branches close to the ground unless limbed up. Plants 50' to 70' tall with spread equal to 1/2 to 2/3's the height. Fall color excellent clear yellow. Bark thin, smooth, reddish brown on young branches, becoming creamy-white at 2.5" caliper; peels freely to expose a reddish-orange inner bark; old trunks become marked with black. High resistance to Bronze Birch Borer when sited properly.

USDA Hardiness Zone

2

Special characteristics

fall color, bark, winter interest, disease resistance