Description
Betula Papyrifera
The Birch family is noted for its fall leaf color, and white peeling bark. They also grow fairly quickly! These are the trees that were used by the Indians for making canoes
Zones 2 – 7. Will do poorly south of zone 7.
Naturally grows in clumps, so plant three or four together.
Grows 40 – 80+ feet, depending on location, and prefers cool, damp areas, that are well drained.
Best adapted to cooler climates as it does poorly in high summer heat, especially root zone heat!
Prefers well-drained, slightly acid sandy loam soils
Full sun.
Avoid spring pruning to prevent bleeding.
When planting to the landscape, do NOT set the tree deeper than it was growing in the container or the upper roots will grow around the trunk at the base and kill it.
Packet of 200 seeds
