Featured Plants : birch

Fox Valley River Birch Is A Little King

patti-nhn — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:06:00 GMT

The Fox Valley River Birch Betula nigra 'Little King' is a dwarf birch variety that will grow from 8 to 10 feet tall, it will spread out from 8 to 10 feet as well so is a compact tree. It is also fast growing and can grow to this height and spread in approximately ten years in good conditions. As with most birch trees the Fox Valley has an exfoliating bark with orange and red hues.

Its compact growth is eye-catching and makes it a desirable tree in your landscape, especially if you are looking for something different from everyone else. This River Birch is adaptable in soil type and resistant to pests and diseases. It is hardy from zones 3 to 8. It will make a great focal point in your landscape and with it's compact size it would be an easy fit.

Heritage River Birch 'Cully' Adaptable To Weather

patti-nhn — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:20:00 GMT

The Heritage River Birch Betula nigra 'Cully' is a very hardy plant. It is adaptable to cold winters 40 degrees or lower as well as hot summer temperatures. Overall this tree gives lots of reasons to make it very desirable such as the fast growth and the fact that is it widely adaptable to different types of soil. It also resists bronze birch borer. The Heritage Birch has also received an honor in 2002 as the Urban Tree of The Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists.

As an ornamental tree, the bark of the tree is a salmon to white colored exfoliating bark which peels very interestingly on the trunk. The leaves of the Heritage River Birch are large and dark green in color. In fall, the leaves will turn a golden yellow. It is a tall tree when it matures at up to 50 feet. It has a widely desired oval crown and spreads up to about 35 feet wide. This would make a wonderful tree to really show off your landscape.

Young's Weeping Birch With Slender Flowing Branches

patti-nhn — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:06:00 GMT

The Young's Weeping Birch Betula pendula 'Youngii'' is a wonderful small birch tree that would do well in a small area. With its long, weeping, slender branches, it will remind you of a summer day in the park. It would be a perfect place to relax in your lawn chair and sip a cold beverage.

This Birch tree is also very dense which gives it a dome shaped appearance at the top. The branches can grow long enough to actually touch the ground. It can easily be pruned to your specifications. The Young's Weeping Birch will grow to an approximate height of 15 feet and about 20 feet spread. It is a cold hardy tree down to zone 2. Try this in your garden and I know you will enjoy it.

Enjoy Summer With A Weeping Summer Cascade Birch Tree!

patti-nhn — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:30:00 GMT

The Summer Cascade River Birch Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade' is a variety of weeping river birch that is flowing and extremely attractive as an ornamental or accent tree. This weeping birch comes from North Carolina and can grow into a mounding shrub that will be quite large. It can be pruned back and trained by staking it or even sculpted into various shapes.

This River Birch is fast growing in zones 5 to 9 and can tolerate heat and wet soil. The height will vary according to how you wish it to grow. It would make quite an accent to your landscaping and would be an enjoyable, relaxing view from your deck or patio. River Birch trees are known as some of the most attractive trees. They will show off for you for years to come.

Cutleaf Weeping Birch Famous And Graceful

patti-nhn — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:51:00 GMT

The Cutleaf Weeping Birch Betula pendula 'dalecarlica' is famous for its pronounced weeping form. It sways gracefully in the breeze. The branches are pendulous and features fine leaves that have a deeply cut fern look to them. The dark green leaves take on a wonderful yellow hue in the fall. The bark is white so would really stand out in your lawn or near your garden with all of its color.

It is one of the most popular birch trees for an accent tree in your yard and is often found in parks. This Cutleaf Weeping birch is a fast growing and can grow from 30 feet to 40 feet tall and 25 feet wide. It is hardy from zone 2 to zone 6. It grows best in full sun and is widely adaptable in soil type. This is a lovely and enjoyable tree to plant near a patio or balcony.

Dura Heat River Birch A Superior Tree

patti-nhn — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:08:00 GMT

The Dura Heat River Birch Betula nigra, 'BNMTF' Dura Heat is a superior Birch tree. In case you are wondering, the Dura Heat in the name is due to the fact that this tree can handle the summer heat like a champ. It is hardy from zones 4 to 9 so it can handle those colder climates just as well and is wind and ice resistant. It's a very tough and versatile tree.

It is considered an ornamental tree for many reasons. The bark is a creamy-white color and it exfoliates in an interesting pattern, curling here and there along the trunk. The branches form a wonderful canopy that is very dense. The Dura Heat will tend to have smaller leaves that are closer together than other Birch trees which gives them that dense quality. The leaves in the fall are a nice yellow color. It will need full sun as it does not tolerate shade well and does prefer a moist soil. This tree can grow to 40 to 50 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide. It is a fast growing tree so would fill up your space quickly.

If you are looking for an interesting tree that is not only beautiful but tough, this is the one for you!