Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' clump #5Betula populifolia 'Whitespire', or "Gray Birch" is a University of Wisconsin selection noted for its heat tolerance and borer resistance. Displays handsome, non peeling gray bark. Glassy green flag turns yellow in autumn. Light: full sun to part shade Soil: well drained, regular garden soil Spacing: 30 50' Height at maturity: 30 50' Fertilization: slow release feed in spring Pruning: no pruning required Growth rate: 25" ore ore per year Zones: 3 6

fountain-like form on this shrub during May

Pro tip: might need some winter protection as to not dry out

green foliage

Zones: 2 - 9

In the fall the foliage turns once again in to a golden yellow

yes well in wet soil

Pruning: group 3

Zones: 2 - 6

Light: part shade to shade

Aronia berries can be eaten fresh

re-blooming in late summer

24" (60 cms)