Betula nigra - Cultivation Notes
Birch will grow on a variety of soils from dry sandy soils to heavy clays. Birch is especially tolerant of free draining sandy soils, and is fully hardy - flourishing in all conditions. Birch will not tolerate is heavy shade being a woodland edge tree.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Betula nigra:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Weaknesses of Betula nigra
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Betula nigra:
- Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
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Common Missspellings: Betulla, Betylias, Betulia, Bettulia, Betyoula