Betula platyphylla 'Fargo' Dakota Pinnacle

An upright selection of Asian White Birch that is hardy, adaptable and capable of withstanding the adverse conditions that the urban environment often presents. It may be used with success in grouped plantings, or as an attractive street tree where lateral space is at a premium.

Categories: Betula (Birch)

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Genus

Betula
Species

platyphylla
Variety Type

Ornamental
Variety

Betula (Birch)
Growth Rate

Moderate to fast.
Foliage

Glossy, deep green foliage is triangular to ovate in shape, becoming golden yellow in Autumn.
Bark

Highly ornamental bark changes colour as the tree ages. Three year old wood is grey-orange, orange-white at six years and the mature trunk is white.
Ornamental Fruit

An aggregate of small winged nutlets, known as a strobilus.
Tree Habit

Columnar, with an upright oval habit and consistent branch angles.
Flowers

Male and female flowers are separate on the same plant (monoecious). Male catkins develop in late summer and remain on the tree through winter. Female catkins appear in the leaf axils in spring.
Height (m)

12
Width (m)

5