Leaves are a glossy dark green, turning yellow in the fall.The bark is a smooth, chalky white, but does not exfoliate. It is fine textured and distinctly pyramidal in habit. Will always require watering during prolonged droughts. Resistant to Bronze Birch Borer. Botanical Name- Betula populifolia ‘Whitespire’ Pronunciation- BET-yoo-luh pop-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 20 ft Mature Height- 35 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, soil; not tolerant of drought Current Size- 20′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Emerald Twister Douglas Fir – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, siskins), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late spring to avoid bleeding sap; water well, especially when young, and mulch around the base. Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in late summer to avoid excessive sap bleeding. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; add compost to improve clay. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Bronze birch borer, leaf miners, aphids
