Prairie Dream® Paper Birch Tree
Betula papyrifera 'Varen'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Prairie Dream® Paper Birch Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateFast
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 2-7
A Paper Birch with endless ornamental features! You can stop looking for a tree that will make your landscaping a dream come true because before you stands the Prairie Dream® Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera 'Varen')!
The exceptional snow-white bark with the most intriguing dark green foliage fades into a rich golden-yellow coloration in the fall months. This tree can either grow with a single trunk or multi-trunk form but the more trunks the merrier - allowing Prairie Dream® to show off that snow-white exfoliating bark!
Exceptionally cold-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 2 to 7, these trees thrive in cool, moist locations and climates. Spring also brings unique caterpillar-like catkins followed by papery seedpods for extra interest. Even in the winter, this tree has the incredible ornamental feature of its bright snow-white bark. It's hard to find a tree with the capability to attract people throughout the winter months, but this tree has no problem doing so!
Landscape Application:
You can make the Prairie Dream® tree bark stand out that much more by planting it next to dark evergreen trees, which will make the colors of your Prairie Dream® Paper Birch pop dramatically!
Featuring an impressive size, this tree can grow 40 - 50 feet in height and its many stems can spread 30 - 40 feet wide. Creating their own grouped effect that looks even better when you create odd-numbered groupings. The light shade created by these trees won't shade out your turf grass but will create cooling lawn features where a seating area or reading chair becomes a must-have beneath these elegant branches.
If you need a specimen tree to make your landscaping look appealing in all months, then your prayers have been answered with the Prairie Dream® Paper Birch. From front yard berms to backyard patios, all benefit from these graceful lawn trees!
- Dark Green Toothy Leaves
- Dramatic Snow-White Exfoliating Bark
- Multi-Branched Large Form
- Graceful Bird-Friendly Shade Trees
- Lawn Specimens, Groupings & Impressive Landscape Focal Points
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Planting your Prairie Dream® Paper Birch tree in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade especially when planting in hotter growing zones) will allow it to grow with the strongest branching. Provide regular moderate moisture access for your plants and try to not let Birch go through drought dry. Use a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the root zone to keep soil moisture more consistent and insulate the roots.
Like Maples, Birch trees have sap that runs in the spring, so avoid pruning until after they are in flower to remove crossing branches and winter dieback.
- Full Sun & Part Shade
- Likes Well-Drained Soil
- Consistent Moisture Needs
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Prune Late Spring
Throughout every season, you will be blessed with the most beautiful colors and ornamental features in your backyard thanks to this tree! Order your very own Prairie Dream® Paper Birch today at Nature Hills Nursery!
Single Stem, Multi Stem, Shrub Form, Oh My!
Before you buy, make sure you know what you’re getting! Single-stem, multi-stem, and shrub forms are different so read a bit about which we’re currently offering below.
Single Stem:
These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stems when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching. Sometimes, you will hear a single stem referred to as Tree Form.
Multi Stem:
These are plants with 2 or more stems planted together in the ground in close proximity to form a clump. There are times when multi-stems are formed by a tree that branches at the soil line with more than one main stem.
Shrub Form:
These are bushy plants with many stems and branches close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.
