Betula populifolia 'Whitespire'

Gray Birch

Family: Betulaceae Birch


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 6B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Moist
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive