BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

New introduction from North America, this is a very compact form of Betula nigra with graceful, pendulous branches and a low yet wide and spreading habit. The leaves are oval, glossy green and the bark tends to be pink when young before turning brown and ridged on older trees. Once established this Birch has a natural multi-stemmed habit and is an excellent choice for planting in damp areas, near ponds or streams.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (75 - 100 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Tecumseh Compact River Birch.
• Position: Full sun or light, partial shade.
• Soil: Any fertile, moist soil. This Birch does not particularly enjoy or grow well in soils prone to drying out!
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate
• Habit: Densely branching, spreading large shrub / small tree.
• Height: 4 m (13 ft)
• Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
• Notes: For best effect, the bark should be scrubbed gently with a hand brush and water once a year. This removes any green algae or grime and helps to restore the colour.