Birch, 10 gal, Paper

One of the most permanent and desirable of all white barked Birches. Attractive chalk-white colour to the bark when older. Dark green foliage turns a striking yellow in fall. Great screen or park tree. Can be grown as single or multi-stemmed specimen.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Pyramidal
Mature Height: 15 - 18m (40 - 50ft.)
Mature Spread: 6m (20ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Ornamental Features

Bark Colour: Reddish when young, maturing to white papery peeling layers.
Foliage Colour: Green, turning bright yellow to gold in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Prune broken or damaged limbs in summer to prevent severe bleedings of wounds in spring.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers a moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil. Tolerates wet poorly drained soils.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.