Birch, 2 gal, Dakota Pinnacle®

Birch, 2 gal, Dakota Pinnacle®A North Dakota State University introduction with a narrow columnar form. Dark green foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Develops white papery slightly exfoliating bark as it matures. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Good bronze birch borer resistance. Attributes Type: Deciduous Tree Growth Habit: Upright, Columnar Mature Height: 6 10m (20 30ft.) Mature Spread: 2. 5 4m (8 12ft.) Zone: 2 Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Deer

A North Dakota State University introduction with a narrow columnar form. Dark green foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Develops white papery slightly exfoliating bark as it matures. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Good bronze birch borer resistance.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Columnar
Mature Height: 6 - 10m (20 - 30ft.)
Mature Spread: 2.5 - 4m (8 - 12ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Ornamental Features

Bark Colour: White, papery, slightly exfoliating.
Foliage Colour: Dark green, turning bright yellow in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Prune broken or damaged limbs in summer to prevent severe bleedings of wounds in spring.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers a moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil. Tolerates wet poorly drained soils.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.