Betula platyphylla  var. japonica   'Whitespire'

Betula platyphylla  var. japonica   'Whitespire'

This attractive upright ‘spire’ form of Asian White Birch is an ideal tree for parks, gardens and open spaces planted alone or in groups. A good alternative to the common seedling grown Silver Birch (Betula pendula) where uniformity of growth is desired. Has all the features of the common Silver Birch but with a much improved growth habit.
Categories: Betula (Birch)
  • Genus

    Betula

  • Species

    platyphylla var. japonica

  • Variety Type

    Ornamental

  • Variety

    Betula (Birch)

  • Growth Rate

    Moderate.

  • Foliage

    Glossy, dark green, triangular to ovate leaves with yellow autumn colour.

  • Bark

    Papery white, non-exfoliating. Very ornamental.

  • Ornamental Fruit

    Small winged nutlets borne in a cylindrical 'cone' (strobilus) that sheds in autumn.

  • Tree Habit

    Conical, compact. One of the faster growing birches.

  • Flowers

    Small flowers borne in catkins in spring. Male and female flowers are separate on the same plant (monoecious).

  • Height (m)

    10

  • Width (m)

    4

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