Birch, 5 gal, Chickadee

A paper birch selection with exfoliating snow-white bark and dark green foliage that turns lemon-yellow in the fall. Columnar form when young, matures to a dense, pyramidal shape. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Prune only in full-leaf as needed.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Tree
Growth Habit: Narrow, Pyramidal
Mature Height: 12 – 15m (40 – 50ft.)
Mature Spread: 5 – 6m (16 – 20ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Ornamental Features

Foliage Colour: Dark green, turning lemon-yellow in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Prune broken or damaged limbs in summer to prevent severe bleedings of wounds in spring.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers a moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil. Tolerates wet poorly drained soils.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.