Species Murray's Birch

Murray's Birch

Betula murrayana

Murray's Birch (Betula murrayana) is a small to medium-sized tree native to northern California and southwestern Oregon. It typically grows 25-50 feet tall, with a dense and evenly rounded crown and bright-green bark. The leaves are ovate, dark-green on the top and silvery beneath, and turn a vivid yellow in the fall. Its small, yellowish-green flowers appear in spring. Murray's Birch is adaptable to different soil types, and can tolerate periods of drought. It is particularly suitable for wet soils, and is often used in riparian restoration. It is also favored as ornamentation for its attractive foliage. This birch species is a great choice for gardens with limited space, lawns, and parks.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Murray's Birch should be watered during its first growing season, as well as during any periods of drought. When watering the Murray's Birch, aim to keep the soil moist but never soggy. During spring and summer, water the tree every 10 to 14 days, providing 1 to 2 inches of water per week. During autumn and winter, water the tree every several weeks, providing half to 1 inch of water. Avoid overwatering the Murray's Birch, as this can lead to root rot.

sunlight

Murray's Birch is an evergreen shrub that requires bright, direct sunlight for healthy growth. The optimum amount of sunlight should be at least 4-6 hours of direct sun each day, although it can tolerate up to 8 hours of sunlight per day during the warmer months. During the winter months, Murray's Birch will benefit from fewer hours of direct sunlight, but should still receive 1-3 hours of direct sun each day. The best time of day for Murray's Birch to receive sunlight is in the morning or late afternoon, with some shade in the midday.

pruning

Murray's Birch should be pruned in the late winter to early spring, shortly before any new growth appears. Pruning should focus on removing any branches that are dead, diseased, or weak, and any branches that are growing too close together. Prune only as much as needed - too much pruning can damage the tree. Overall, Murray's Birch should be pruned to maintain its shape, health, and vigor.