- Family :
- Betulaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness Zone :
- 3a
- Light requirement :
- Sun or partial shade
- Height at maturity :
- 8 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 3 m
- Tree size :
- Columnar
- Crown shape :
- Narrow and columnar
- Roots :
- Superficial
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Soil and moisture :
- Prefers moist or slightly humid soil.
- Tolerance to pollution :
- High
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Average
- Tolerance to salt spray :
- Average
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Average
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Very tolerant to diseases ; Resists Japanese beetle
- Special comments :
- Ideal for small gardens ; The bark is yellowish white, slightly exfoliating ; Its name comes from North Dakota State University, which developed and introduced it ; It is very tolerant of heat and drought and urban pollution.
