European White Birch

Scientific Name
Betula pendula
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

White bark that is only slightly peeling. Fall color is a pale yellow.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; best in moist, well drained soils; tolerates wet sites.

Notes

Best in cold climates; Midwestern summers are too hot and stress the tree leaving it open to the borer

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Oval, with pendulous branches

Native Regions, Text

Northern Europe

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
European White Birch bark
picID
3486
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
183