Japanese White Birch

Wright SWCD 2005 Tree Program

Hardiness Zones: 3-7
Habit: Deciduous

Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid

Site Requirements: Sun; tolerates heat, wind, and drought but not wet soil

Soil: Well drained soil

Texture: Medium to fine

Form: Pyramidal habit with a central leader; thin spreading branches
Height: 40 to 50'
Width: 10 to 20'

Leaf: 1.5 to 3" alternate, simple leaves

Flower/Fruit: Male catkins

Comments: Easy to transplant; white bark marked with black triangles; resistance to birch borers; casts light shade; shallow roots

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Small Trees

Evergreen

Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Habit: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid Site Requirements: Sun; tolerates heat, wind, and drought but not wet soil Soil: Well drained soil Texture: Medium to fine Form: Pyramidal habit with a central leader; thin spreading branches Height: 40 to 50' Width: 10 to 20' Leaf: 1.5 to 3" alternate, simple leaves Flower/Fruit: Male catkins Comments: Easy to transplant; white bark marked with black triangles; resistance to birch borers; casts light shade; shallow roots

Large Trees	Shrubs	Small Trees	Evergreen