Clump Paper BirchBetula papyrifera

A multi stem variety of a paper birch. Has snow white peeling bark which provides winter interest. Dark green foliage throughout the season turning yellow in fall. Has a shapely oval form. Deer do not particularly care for this tree. 

Features:

• Large size tree
• Medium growth rate
• Yellow fall color
• Low canopy
• Native to parts of North America
• Yellow catkins
• Not suitable to be planted below power lines
• Attracts birds
• Winter interest
• Deer resistant

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Plant in a full sun to partial shade location
• Requires moist conditions and should not be allowed to dry out
• Consider applying a thick mulch around root zone to insulate in exposed or cooler locations
• Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution

Tree Maintenance:

• Low maintenance
• Prune in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may bleed sap if pruned in late winter or spring