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Betula populifolia
grey birch
- » Striking white bark
- » Fast growing
- » Tough
- » Native
- Category:Tree
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-6
- Height:20-40 ft
- Spread:10-20 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
A fast-growing, upright tree with chalky white bark and triangular, glossy green leaves that shimmer in the breeze. Leaves turn yellow in fall before dropping. Often multi-trunked, it forms a narrow, irregular crown and thrives in poor soils. A hardy, short-lived tree ideal for naturalized areas.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Cold Tolerant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Betula populifolia
Grows best in full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils. Tolerates poor, dry, and acidic conditions. Water during drought. Minimal pruning needed; remove damaged branches as necessary.
