How fast do white spire birch trees grow?
Whitespire birch trees (Betula platyphylla japonica ‘Whitespire’) are deciduous trees with an annual growth rate of 12 to 18 inches. They grow up to 40 feet tall and 25 feet wide.
What is a white spire?
Whitespire Birch has a nice narrow, pyramidal size and a chalky white bark that looks great all season long. The bright green leaves rustle in the wind and turn the brightest yellow in the fall. This tree also features interesting catkins which grace the tree in the summer.
How long do birch trees last?
A healthy birch tree should be able to survive and thrive for 40-50 years. In many yards, however, it is not unusual for birch trees, especially the white-barked birches, to die well before reaching 20 years of age.
Where do Whitespire birch trees grow?
They enjoy being planted in full sun with moist, well-drained soil, but the ‘Whitespire’ Birch can also tolerate drier, rockier soils. The first 3 or 4 years you have a White Birch planted in your garden, you want to water it after the initial planting and during periods of drought.
How big does a river birch tree get?
Mature Size The river birch grows to a height of 40–70′ and a spread of 40–60′ at maturity.
How much does a white birch tree cost?
A one to two-foot river birch tree will retail for about $7, while a larger tree, seven to eight feet tall, can cost $80, minus the shipping charges….On average, a birch tree can range anywhere from $5 to as much as $200.
| Variety | Average Price |
|---|---|
| European White / Silver | – $15 for 3.25-gallon – $125 for 28.5-gallon |
How much is a birch tree?
A tree that is smaller than four feet tall, for instance, will be less than $10 while a tree taller than nine feet will cost more than $85 per tree….On average, a birch tree can range anywhere from $5 to as much as $200.
| Variety | Average Price |
|---|---|
| River Birch | – $55 (three feet) – $80 (five feet) |
What kills white birch trees?
Dieback and canker diseases from pathogens such as Melanconium betulinum, Nectria galligena and Botryosphaeria species attack bark and cambium layers of birch trees. Diseased tissue enlarges and kills living tissue underneath bark.
Why are all the birch trees dying?
Dead top due to bronze birch borer infestataion. Stressed trees are prone to insect attack by birch leafminer wasps, and bronze birch borer, both of which heavily infest Red Deer trees. Birch leafminer is very common.
Are Whitespire birch fast growing?
Description: The Whitespire Birch is a shade tree with thin spreading branches and a white bark. This tree does very well in moist conditions and is considered a fast-growing tree.
What is a Whitespire birch?
The Whitespire Birch displays chalk-white bark that does not exfoliate. This birch tree is tolerant of most soil conditions and considered to be resistant to bronze birch borer. Make sure to plant this tree where soil is likely to remain cool. It has a wonderful yellow fall color.
What’s the difference between white birch and Whitespire senior?
This differs from Whitespire Senior which is vegetatively propagated from the original ‘Whitespire’ plant. Since ‘Whitespire’ has been identified as Gray Birch and a resistant species, we feel it is unnecessary to grow vegetatively. It has proven over time to be one of the most useful birch on difficult landscape sites.
What kind of soil does Whitespire birch need?
Whitespire Birch is very adaptable preferring moist, well drained, slightly acidic soils. Selected over twenty years ago by Dr. Edward R. Hasselkus at the University of Wisconsin, Madison Arboretum.
What kind of plant is a gray birch?
Originally thought to be Betula platyphylla japonica, Whitespire has recently been identified as Betula populifolia, Gray Birch, a species known to be bronze birch borer resistant. Our plants are grown from seed collected from the original Whitespire Birch selection in an isolated seed block.
What’s the scientific name of the Asian white birch?
Around 1993 this selection was renamed Betula populifolia ‘Whitespire’, unfortunately some nurseries still offer it as Whitespire Asian White Birch even when they have adopted the correct scientific name.