If you're living in growing zones 4-9, and you're looking for a tree that can provide your yard with a unique look and some much needed cover for both the intense heat of the summer months and the bitter cold of the winter months, the river birch tree is exactly what you need.
These trees have everything a trained gardener dreams of-delicate, brightly colored foliage that dances gracefully on the wind as well as incredible features in their bark.
However, before purchasing a river birch tree, there are several things every gardener should know, whether trained or a weekend hobbyist. Birch trees , while beautiful and unique, are difficult to maintain. These trees are a beautiful ornamental decoration but will typically not last as long as the owner would like them to. A healthy birch tree can live as many as forty or fifty years, but the typical birch, whether in an urban or suburban or even country setting, will most likely live for twenty years or fewer. These trees are notorious for reaching a state of decline after only a few years and each variety is susceptible to its own set of insects and diseases. If you are not aware of the exact specimen you are planting, your tree may die in as little as ten years or less.
Keeping a river birch tree healthy depends on selecting an appropriate growing location, choosing the right species for your growing zone, following all of the practices and advice to keep your birch healthy and consistently monitoring your tree to ensure that it has not developed diseases or been infested by insects. If you do find common insects in your tree, you should immediately take action to fend off any chance of infestation and plant death and should continue to monitor and control the insect life surrounding your tree.
The river birch tree grows best in full sunshine, with cool and moist soil that will remain so and will not become dried out during Summer months. These trees should not be planted near power lines and other overhead wires as they can and typically do reach more than forty to fifty feet in height.
Be sure you tree receives the ultimate and proper care, including regular pruning to avoid breakage and other damage, water, mulch and fertilization to ensure that your plant has the proper nutrients and attention to grow and maintain its health.
You can choose from many different varieties of river birch tree , although the most common varieties feature yellow leaves in the fall and are either single stemmed in the trunk or come with clumped stems of 3-5.
While the tree does require a great deal of maintenance and attention, if you are searching for a tree for your yard that you can truly be proud of, boast about and show off, then this is the tree for you. The hard work you put into this tree will be well rewarded with long life and incredible beauty.
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