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Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' [Clump]
Also Known As
- Whitespire Gray Birch [Clump]
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 20'-40'
- W: 10'-20'
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' [Clump] plant details
Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' [Clump] is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' [Clump]
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: betulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: distinctive bark, rain garden, winter interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' [Clump]
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' [Clump]
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Gardening facts about Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' [Clump] plant
How to Grow Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' [Clump]
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- chartreuse
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Betula for your garden
aka Betula albo-sinensis, Betula albosinensis, Betula albosinensis 'Septentrionalis', Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis, Chinese Red Birch
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 40'-50'
Width: 30'-40'
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
aka White stemmed Birch
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 10'-50'
Width: 6'-15'
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Betula nigra 'Cully'
aka Betula nigra 'Cully' Heritage®, Betula nigra 'Heritage', Betula nigra Heritage®, Cully River Birch, Heritage River Birch
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 30'-80'
Width: 25'-40'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Betula pendula 'Cutleaf', Cutleaf European White Birch, Cutleaf Weeping Birch
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
2a-8b
Size
Height: 40'
Width: 20'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture
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