Product Overview
Growing Zones: 2-6
| Bloom Time: | April |
| Color: | Green, White, Yellow |
| Plant Size: | 40' tall x 30' wide |
| Flower Color: | Brown & green catkins |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Soil Conditions: | Normal, Sandy, Clay, Acidic, Wet |
| Low Maintenance: | No |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Attracts Butterflies: | No |
| Attracts Bees: | No |
| Attracts Birds: | No |
| Edible: | No |
| Native: | No |
The Weeping Cutleaf Birch tree is a tall, slender tree. As it matures it will grow into somewhat of a pyramidal shade with graceful, drooping branches and white bark on old wood. This tree has beautiful green cut-leaf foliage that turns a beautiful yellow color in fall. This birch tree prefers cooler soils. Mature growth is around 30-40' tall x 30' wide.
Planting & Care for Trees – Weeping Cutleaf Birch Tree
Preparation
- They are a natural along rivers and streambeds, and drooping at the edges of ponds and water gardens. Plant in pairs to frame an entry with romantic weeping foliage. Exceptional on large suburban or rural homesites suited for this large species.
- Over time it takes on a narrowly conical shape with weeping branches. Leaves are simple, and arranged in an alternate fashion.
- In the landscape trees should have a layer of mulch spread around their trunks.
- It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.
Watering - Through-out the Season
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- After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain.
- How do you know if your plants need water? The easiest way to tell is to touch the soil around the roots. If it is moist, there is no need to water. If it is dry, give it a good soaking with the hose end (no nozzle) watering the soil only, not the leaves.
- Stick your finger into the soil around 3” to check soil moisture.
