University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Trees for Your Home
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Asian White Birch
Betula platyphylla
Betula platyphylla
3 pictures total.
Asian White Birch form in winter
Size:
Small
Medium
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Insect Damage
Bronze birch borercan attack this tree.
| Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 7 |
| Mature Height: | 40-50 Feet |
| Features: | White bark; yellow fall color. |
| Culture: | Full sun to partial shade; best in moist, well drained soils; tolerates more heat than other white-barked birches. |
| Mature Form: | Pyramidal; usually multi-trunked |
| Native To: | China |
| Soil Conditions: |
Dry
 Moist, Well-DrainedWet
|
| Tolerance: |
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
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| Uses: |
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
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| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Fall Foliage Color: |
Yellow |
| Additional Notes: |
