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:

Frequent

Propagation:

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

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Borggreve's Birch (Betula x borggreveana) should be watered regularly, as the plant prefers moist but well-drained soil. Water your plant deeply, but infrequently, whenever the soil is beginning to dry out. In warmer weather, the soil around your plant should be checked 1-2 times a week. In cooler weather, it may be less frequent. It is important to not soak the soil or keep the soil constantly wet. If you notice the leaves starting to droop, give the plant a moderate amount of water until the leaves plump up.

sunlight

Borggreve's Birch prefers full sun or partial shade and does best in an area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In the warmer months, this species can tolerate up to 8 hours of full sun during its active growing season, while in winter, it requires no more than 4-5 hours of direct light per day. Borggreve's Birch is best suited to a location that receives dappled shade throughout the day, as this tree does not do well in locations that receive intense, hot afternoon sun.

pruning

Borggreve's Birch should be pruned lightly in late winter or early spring. Pruning should involve removing no more than 1-third of the top growth and removing any crossing branches or suckers. Pruning late in the season (after midsummer) should be avoided to prevent sap from bleeding out of the branches. It is also important to prune away any dead or diseased branches.