Dakota Pinnacle Birch - Free

Betula platyphylla 'Dakota pinnacle'

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Dakota Pinnacle Birch
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.

LEAVES

Ovoid;
Lustrous green in summer then golden yellow in the fall;
Light foliage.

UAPMQBetula platyphilla 'Dakota Pinacle'

BARK

Bark is yellow-white, slightly exfoliating.

UAPMQBetula platyphilla 'Dakota Pinacle'

FLOWERS AND FRUITS

Unscented, gathered in terminal catkins;
Early flowering; Fruit without interest.

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