Description:
Materials: seeds, ziplock poly bag, labeled with color photo, plant stats, planting instructions.
Name: weeping birch.
Scientific name: betula pendula alba.
Color: white – pale yellow flowers / yellow fall foliage.
Plant seeds: fall / cold stratify.
Plant height: 30 – 40’.
Plant spacing: 25 – 35’.
Bloom time: mid spring.
Hardiness zone: 2 – 8.
Light requirements: sun – light shade.
Soil & water preferences: average.
Quantity: 50 seeds.
Other: the birch is a fast growing tree that has lovely flowers in the spring and the beautiful silvery white bark it is known for. The leaves also turn a very lovely shade of yellow in the fall. Birch trees are very versatile. They are extremely cold hardy and also make fantastic bonsai specimens.
DaPgar –
The seeds arrived well marked, sporting labels identifying the item with photo and full instructions, thank you! Very kind to include the Honey Balm packet of select flowers, I will try planting in a side area and keep the bees happy. Much appreciated~ [Hope to have apiaries next year!]
David White –
Looking great I hope they all germinate
Diana –
Seeds ordered were as described. Will update after planting season when I know what the germination plant success rate is.
Janene –
Pretty tree! Seeds look fresh and healthy!