Betula n City Slicker #10
Betula n City Slicker #10
City Slicker™ River Birch
Unusual white bark
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Unusual white bark of this true river birch rivals that of B. papyrifera and other white-barked beauties. Glossy dark green foliage shines through the growing season, and then turns golden yellow. Shows increased tolerance of heat and drought. Low maintenance, medium to fast growing tree. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Betula nigra 'Whit XXV' City Slicker
Pronunciation- BET-yoo-luh NY-gruh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 25 ft
Mature Height- 35 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, fertile, acidic soil
Current Size- #10
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Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, siskins), shelter for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C/BR
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late spring to avoid bleeding sap; water well, especially when young, and mulch around the base.
Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in late summer to avoid excessive sap bleeding.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; add compost to improve clay.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Bronze birch borer, leaf miners, aphids
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