Betula pap Select CL #5
Betula pap Select CL #5
Select Paper Birch
Peeling, paper-like white bark
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Fast growing tree develops snowy white bark and large green leaves that turn golden yellow in the fall. The trees also show high resistance to Bronze Birch Borer when sited properly. Prefers moist but well drained acid soils and a site where the root system remains shaded and cool. Deer tolerant. Used for making birch bark canoes.
Botanical Name- Betula papyrifera 'Select'
Pronunciation- BET-yoo-luh pah-pih-RIF-er-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 30 ft
Mature Height- 50 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Acidic, moist, well-drained
Current Size- #5
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Bloom Time-
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, siskins), shelter for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
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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