- Family :
- Betulaceae
- Origin :
- Indigenous
- Hardiness :
- 4a
- Exposition :
- Full sun or partial shade
- Height at maturity :
- 14 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 8 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- 8 m
- Crown shape :
- Oval or pyramidal
- Roots :
- Superficial
- Growth rate :
- Fast
- Soil and moisture :
- Various, but prefers moist soil.
- Tolerance to la pollution :
- High
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Average
- Special comments :
- Hardy, undemanding; Appropriate in unfavorable and marshy environments and to stabilize soils on banks and slopes.
