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    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.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Deeply dissected leaves on a dwarf mounding shrub. Habit resembles that of a laceleaf Japanese maple.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749 plant

    How to Grow Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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