Plant Library

Birch Whitespire

Common Name: Birch

Botanical Name: Betula populifolia 'Whitespire'

Variety: Whitespire

Blossom Color: N/A

Bloom Time: N/A

Zone: 4 to 7

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 30-40'

Mature Width: 20-35'

Notes: N.Am.Nativar. Columnar tree form with glossy dark-green foilage that turns gold in fall. Bright white, non-exfoliating bark provides a distinct accent in landscapes. Tolerant of heat and thrives in a wide range of soils. Resistant to bronze birch borer.