Dwarf Birch

Dwarf Birch (Betula nana) is a low-growing shrub that prefers moist but well drained soil. Water the plant weekly or as needed to keep the soil lightly moist. During the first 2 years of growth, keep the soil consistently moist. Avoid frequent and deep watering, as this can cause root rot. During the hot summer months, watering may need to be increased to once or twice a week to keep the soil from drying out.

Dwarf Birch (Betula nana) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in bright, indirect sunlight. For optimal growth, Dwarf birches should receive 6 to 8 hours of filtered sunlight on a daily basis. The best time of day for Dwarf Birch to receive sunlight is in the morning, when the sun is low in the sky and the rays are softer and less intense. It's important to make sure that there is no direct sunlight hitting the shrub in the afternoon, as this can cause the leaves and bark of the Dwarf Birch to become scorched and damaged.

Dwarf Birch (Betula nana) should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should be done lightly, removing diseased, damaged, or overly dense branches and thinning out the interior of the plant if it is too thick. If the birch tree is being used as a feature in a design, prune to shape the canopy and enhance the overall look of the tree. Avoid pruning more than 1-third of the total height and width at 1 time. Pruning should be done carefully, with pruning tools being kept sharp and disinfected between cuts to prevent the spread of any diseases.