Description
Size (HxW): 30’ x 20’
Growth Habit: Broad, vase
Planting Location: Exposed
Zone 2b
- Also known as Red or Water Birch
- Dark green foliage turns yellow in fall
- Unique dark purple-brown bark
- Produces catkins in spring
- Makes a great feature or shade tree
- A multi-stemmed form of Fountain Birch
- Sap can be used to make syrup
- Native to North America
- Fast Growth Rate: 2-3’/year
- Row spacing: minimum 15-20’ apart
- Root space: plant at least 15-20’ from foundations
- Life expectancy: 40-60 years