BIRCH

BETULA Pendula (European White Birch) Zones A2, A3; 1-12, 14-24. Native to Europe to Asia Minor. Widely planted in western US. Delicate, lacy appearance. Upright main branches, weeping side branches. An average mature tree is 30-40ft. tall, spreading to half it's height. Bark on twigs and young branches is golden brown; as tree matures, bark on trunk and main limbs becomes white, marked with black clefts. Oldest bark (at base of tree) is blackish gray. Glossy, rich green leaves to 2 1/2 in long are diamond shaped, with a slender, tapered point. Often sold a Weeping birch.Rancho Harvest Nursery, 860 Mesa Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444 Phone 805-331-3028 FAX 805-347-1270 email frank@ranchoharvest.com Business Hours M-F 7AM-5PM Sat 7AM-12PM