Betula nigra
Original price
€595,00
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Original price
€1.075,00
Original price
€595,00
€595,00
-
€1.075,00
Current price
€595,00
Betula nigra
Betula nigra is a conical to spreading, deciduous tree with peeling, reddish-brown bark, glossy, diamond-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn, and yellow-brown, male flower catkins in early spring.
Overview
Type
Tree
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Spreading
Maturity
5-10 yrs
Max Height
18m
Max Spread
12m
Hardiness
H6
Toxicity
Not toxic
Suggested Uses
Flowering Season
Foliage Season
Growing Conditions
Grow in loamy, clay, sandy soil in full sun. Prune in winter; remove dead, diseased or crossing branches
Sunlight
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered, Exposed
Drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Soil Types
Loamy, Clay, Sandy
Drought Tolerant
No
Flood Tolerant
No
Care & Pests
Pruning
Prune in winter; remove dead, diseased or crossing branches
Propagation
Care Tips
- Stake in first 2-3 years
- Mulch 1m radius annually
- Water in dry spells in first 3 years
Common Pests
Diseases