Lady Downy Birch does not only make fine forests in the North, but equally generously contributes to creating beautiful gardens in the South. Now, when we say South, we do not mean completely South, but a South convenient for the manifestation of the lady’s generosity. Because all have a limit – even the generosity of the Downy Birch.
The following post describes in a very concise way the many gardening virtues of this (in moderation) generous lady.
Scientific name
Betula pubescens Ehrh.
Common name
Downy Birch, White Birch, Moor birch, Hairy birch, European White birch
General characteristics
Type of foliage: Deciduous
Form: Single trunk, crown shape ovoid,
Texture: Medium
Height: 15-20 m (40-65 ft)
Diameter: 10-15 m (33-40 ft)
Growth rate: Moderate
Flowering period: April
Fruiting period: Summer
Shape and colours
Bark: Grey-white
Leaves shape: Ovoid
Foliage colour: Dark green
Foliage colour in autumn: Yellow
Flowers shape: Catkins
Flowers colour: Yellow-brown
Fruit: Small, pendulous, cylindrical aggregate, winged achene
Plantation
Soil type: Loess, sabulous clay, peaty, sand loamy soil
Exposure: Sun
Soil pH: 5.6 – 7.8
Watering: Medium
Hardiness: – 54 °C (-65 °F – USDA Hardiness zone 1a)
Uses
Specimen, alignment, mixed hedges, avenues, squares, parks, central reservation, large gardens, cemeteries, country side, ecological zones
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