Species Borggreve's Birch

Borggreve's Birch

Betula x borggreveana

Borggreve's Birch (Betula x borggreveana) is a hybrid of two native North American birches — the Grey and River Birches. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with a rounded, spreading crown and creamy white bark. Its yellow-green and serrated leaves turn vibrant yellow in the fall. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soils and grows best in full sun. Unlike many other birches, it is not invasive and can serve as a great ornamental tree for landscapes. Its graceful shape and brightly-colored fall foliage make this hybrid stand out in any environment.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Greenland Birch should be watered regularly with well-draining soil. Water your plant once per week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Make sure to water when the top inch of soil is dry. In hot, dry weather, you may need to increase watering to twice a week. During the winter, when plants are dormant and growth slows, water less frequently, only when the soil begins to dry out.

sunlight

Greenland Birch plants require about 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for optimal growth. It is best to give them morning sun and afternoon shade if possible in order to avoid sun damage from the hot afternoon sun. They will also benefit from several hours of indirect sunlight throughout the day.

pruning

Greenland Birch should be pruned twice a year, once in the late winter and once shortly after the spring growth flush has passed. The amount of pruning should be relatively light, with the goal being to make sure the plant is not becoming overgrown and densely branched. Aim to remove dead or damaged branches, as well as any branches that are growing inwards towards the center of the tree. If the tree shape is becoming lopsided, then remove a few branches from the heavier side. Try to maintain the natural shape of the tree and remove no more than 1/4 of its total branches.Prune any branches that cross or rub against each other, as these can cause damage.

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