Any tree of the genus Betula is closely related to the beech/oak family. These deciduous trees are generally slender, single or multi-stemmed (clump), fast-growing trees that have thin bark (often peeling) and bloom with catkins rather than flowers. Birch trees grow chiefly in northern, temperate regions and make great shade trees. The best time to prune them is late summer- do NOT prune when the sap is running. Most birch trees prefer moist to wet, well-drained soil conditions. but some are more drought tolerant.
Please contact the nursery for availability each season.
Cesky Gold® Betula x plettkei
Zone: 2 to 7
Average Size: 2-4-' Tall & Wide; Dwarf, mounded habit
Flower: None
Foliage: Broad, oval, serrated, glossy, yellow green leaves; yellow in fall; golden orange in spring
Bloom Time: N/A
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 2-4-' Tall & Wide; Dwarf, mounded habit
Flower: None
Foliage: Broad, oval, serrated, glossy, yellow green leaves; yellow in fall; golden orange in spring
Bloom Time: N/A
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Dura Heat® Betula nigra 'BNMTF' (River Birch)
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Zone: 4 to 9
Average Size: 40-50' Tall, 25-35' Wide; Pyramidal habit Flower: Long, yellowish brown (male) drooping catkins or small, green (female) upright catkins Foliage: Broad, oval, serrated, glossy, dark green leaves; yellow in fall Bark: Mix of cream to tan colors that mature to dark tan-brown, smooth with sporadic nodules, exfoliating bark in thin layers; brown when young Bloom Time: April to May Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Yes Heat & Drought Resistant |
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Fox Valley® Little King Betula nigra (River Birch)
Zone: 4 to 9
Average Size: 8-10' Tall, 9-12' Wide; Dense, compact habit
Flower: Long, yellowish brown (male) drooping catkins or small, green (female) upright catkins
Foliage: Broad, oval, double serrated, glossy, olive-green leaves; yellow in fall
Bark: Light brown to tan, smooth with sporadic nodules, exfoliating bark in thin layers; brownish orange when young
Bloom Time: April to May
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 8-10' Tall, 9-12' Wide; Dense, compact habit
Flower: Long, yellowish brown (male) drooping catkins or small, green (female) upright catkins
Foliage: Broad, oval, double serrated, glossy, olive-green leaves; yellow in fall
Bark: Light brown to tan, smooth with sporadic nodules, exfoliating bark in thin layers; brownish orange when young
Bloom Time: April to May
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Jacquemontii Betula utilis var. 'Jacquemontii'
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Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 30-40' Tall, 20-25' Wide (Can mature to 60-70' Tall); Pyramidal habit Flower: Long, yellowish brown (male) drooping catkins or small, green (female) upright catkins Foliage: Broad, oval, serrated, green leaves that come to a point; golden yellow in fall Bark: Gray to white, smooth with sporadic nodules, exfoliating bark in thin layers; younger trees will have brown bark Bloom Time: April to May Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Yes |
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Heritage® Betula nigra 'Cully' (River Birch)
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Zone: 4 to 9
Average Size: 40-60' Tall, 40' Wide; Pyramidal habit Flower: Long, yellowish brown (male) drooping catkins or small, green (female) upright catkins Foliage: Broad, oval, serrated, glossy, light green leaves; yellow in fall Bark: Mix of cream, pale orange to pinkish-tan colors that mature to dark tan-brown, smooth with sporadic nodules, exfoliating bark in thin layers; reddish brown when young Bloom Time: April to May Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Yes |
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Paper Canoe Betula papyrifera Native
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Zone: 2 to 7
Average Size: 50-70' Tall, 35' Wide Flower: Long, yellowish brown (male) drooping catkins or small, green (female) upright catkins Foliage: Broad, ovate, double serrated, green leaves; golden yellow in fall Bark: Gray to white, smooth, exfoliating bark in thin layers; younger trees will have brown bark Bloom Time: April to May Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Yes |
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Whitespire Betula populifolia
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Zone: 3 to 7
Average Size: 25-40' Tall, 20' Wide; Pyramidal habit Flower: Long, yellowish brown (male) drooping catkins or small, green (female) upright catkins Foliage: Broad, oval, double serrated, glossy, green leaves; yellow in fall Bark: Smooth, grayish white bark that does not peel or exfoliate with dark patches under branches at the trunk Bloom Time: April to May Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Yes |
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Youngii (Weeping) Betula pendula
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Zone: 3 to 7
Average Size: 15-25' Tall & Wide; Weeping habit Flower: Long, yellowish brown (male) drooping catkins or small, green (female) upright catkins Foliage: Broad, oval, double serrated, glossy, dark green leaves; golden yellow in fall Bark: Smooth, grayish white bark that peels to white Bloom Time: April to May Light: Full Sun Deer Resistant: Yes |
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