Betula platyphylla 'Whitespire'

Peeling papery bark and multi-trunk trees add fire potential.

Betula platyphylla 'Whitespire'

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Common Name Whitespire birch
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating Firewise (1)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native No
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 6
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Low
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Columnar
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 35
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 10.5
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Papery
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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