- Family :
- Betulaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness Zone :
- 3a
- Light requirement :
- Sun
- Height at maturity :
- 10 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 7 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 5 m
- Tree size :
- Small
- Crown shape :
- Ovoid and erect
- Root system :
- Superficial
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Soil and moisture :
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Average
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to compaction :
- High
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Good resistance to harmful insects
- Special comments :
- Remarkable for the color of its foliage and its exfoliating white bark with cinnamon highlights
- Photo sources :
- https://affordabletrees.com/products/crimson-frost-birch
