Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749

Also Known As

Betula pendula 'Trost's Dwarf'
Trost's Dwarf European White Birch

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

2a-9b

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Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749 plant details

Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749 is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The leaves of this delightful dwarf birch are so finely cut and feathery they remind one of a Japanese maple; very slow growing to perhaps 3-5' this diminutive wonder is perfect for container, bonsai or accent; it is amazing to think that something so delicate and beautiful could be so cold-hardy as well! S/M PP12749

By: Forestfarm

Deeply and finely dissected leaves and mounding habit resembles a Japanese Maple — an excellent, slow-growing bonsai candidate.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Deciduous, dwarf birch with very fine, feather-like light green foliage. Great for bonsai or a small garden. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Delicately draped and uber fine, the deeply cut light green deciduous leaves, at first glimpse, may fool you into thinking this exceptional tree is a Lace Leaf Japanese Maple, but step closer and you'll see it's a small growing Birch. 'Trost's Dwarf ' slowly matures into an upright, somewhat rounded compact specimen that celebrates exceptional downy foliage and black etched luminous white bark. Highly coveted by bonsai enthusiasts, it's airy asymmetrical elegance can grace a container, the rockery, a pathway or any other up-front spot with evenly moist well-drained soil. Medium Band.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Every now and then Mother Nature plays a trick on us. A few years ago a European birch threw a sport, a sport so different that it looks like the deeply cut leaves of the Japanese maple. It's a witches' broom of the standard Betula pendula and it has great potential as a bonsai or a neat little guy in your garden. At 10 years the height is only about 3' with equal width. Given full sun and lots of water, this little jewel will be the center of attention in your collection.