Betula pubescens
DOWNY BIRCH, WHITE BIRCH
Betulaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 2-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: grey-tan
 
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Betula pubescens
DOWNY BIRCH, WHITE BIRCH
Betulaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 2-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: grey-tan


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal & contemporary designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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