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    Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade'

    Also Known As

    • Summer Cascade River Birch

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade' plant details

    Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring catkins flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: catkins blooms in spring
    Uses: cascading, fall color, focal point, peeling bark, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A graceful focal point/accent, this vigorous pendulous plant will form a cascading mound (to 6' tall x 10' in 10 years) if un-staked or, if staked, a handsome weeping small tree; pest resistant and adaptable. S/M PPatentAF

    By: Forestfarm

    Graceful weeping shape. Resistant to bronze birch borer. Creamy brown peeling bark. Yellow fall color. Zones 5-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    A well named variety that has gracefully arching, pendulous branches that can be trained vertically to produce a layered pendulous plant that is a good attraction for any part of the garden.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade' plant

    How to Grow Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • catkins

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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