Betula pendula European White Birch

A long cultivated birch species native to high elevations in regions of Europe. The pyramidal plants display evolving bark that changes from brown to white and black in youth, adulthood and old age respectively. Deep green leaves are glossy and typically transform to respectable butter yellow shades in autumn. Landscape value is limited as plants are prone to infestation by leaf miner and bronze birch borer. 40' 'Trost Dwarf' _ A slow growing, shrubby birch selection