European White Birch is a deer resistant, deciduous tree with brown bark that ages to white, flakey strips. Green, serrated leaves turn yellow in fall. Yellow catkins in spring. Natural, multi-trunk form. Use as an accent or lawn tree in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 30′-40′ tall, 15′-30′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: High
- USDA Zone: 2a
- Growth Habit: Oval, Weeping
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Attributes: Deciduous, Fall Color, Deer Resistant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies.
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Flourishes in well draining, evenly moist, enriched soil. Prune to shape from late winter to early spring. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring before new growth appears. Mulch roots in winter to protect from frost.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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