Description
Size (HxW): 30’ x 15’
Growth Habit: Upright, 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
- Sap can be used to make syrup
- Produces catkins in spring
- Makes a great feature or shade tree
- Native to Manitoba
- Fast Growth Rate: 2-3’/year
- Row spacing: minimum 10-15’ apart
- Root space: minimum 15-20’ from foundations
- Life expectancy: 40-60 years
