Betula populifolia | Zones 3-7 | Soil: Widely Adaptable
The Whitespire Birch has green, glossy leaves in spring & summer, turning yellow in the fall. It can be purchased as a single stem or clump. The tree has a medium to slow growth rate. It likes a somewhat lighter soil. It is a good selection if you want a birch tree but do not want the mature size of a River Birch tree. The Whitespire Birch’s bark resembles a Paper Birch, but is resistant to the Bronze Birch borer.