Species Eastwood's Birch
dark-green leaves on green-brown stems

Eastwood's Birch

Betula x eastwoodae

Eastwood's Birch is a deciduous tree originating from Japan. It is a hybrid of the Japanese White Birch and the American River Birch. It is a medium-sized tree growing about 35 feet tall with a broadly conical form. With its upright, upright, slender, ascending branches, and regular habit, this tree is an excellent choice for a garden landscape. Its bark is smooth silver-gray, its leaves are ovate and doubly serrate, and its solitary yellow-green flowers appear in early spring. Its fall color displays yellowy-orange to reddish-brown tones. This hardy species is tolerant to a variety of soil and climate conditions and is low maintenance, making it a great choice for gardeners.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

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

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Eastwood's Birch (Betula x eastwoodae) should be watered regularly but deeply. Water until the soil is saturated and allow it to dry out slightly between waterings. In the spring and summer months, water Eastwood's Birch every 7-10 days; in the fall and winter months, reduce the frequency of watering to every 15-20 days. It is important to note that if the soil dries out too much, the leaves may start to turn brown. If this happens, increase the frequency of watering and make sure to saturate the soil.

sunlight

Eastwood's Birch loves full sun and should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. When providing sunlight, it is important to have Eastwood's Birch planted in an area that receives sun throughout much of the day, away from shade trees and structures. During the hottest months of the year, it is recommended that this species be placed in slightly dappled, or indirect sunlight to help avoid leaf burn.

pruning

Eastwood's Birch should be pruned while the plant is still young, usually within the first 3 to 5 years after planting. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before the buds start to swell. When pruning Eastwood's Birch, remove all dead, diseased, and broken branches and remove any suckers. To promote a healthy dense canopy, selectively prune branches that are crossing, rubbing, or horizontally growing. Do not prune more than 1-third of the branches in any 1 year. Pruning younger branches should be done at an angle, and older branches should be cut close to the trunk.