GIS Coordinate:
N40 21.232 W94 53.126
Trail Number:
C7
Family:
Betulaceae
Foliage:
Alternate, simple, 2 1/2 to 5" long, 1 to 2" wide, ovate-oblong, acuminate, rounded or heart-shaped
Native Locale:
Nova scotia to Minnesota, south to Florida and Texas
Mature Height:
20 to 30 feet
Mature Width:
20 to 30 feet
Hardiness Zones:
Zone 3b to 9
Soil Preference:
Best in deep, rich, moist, slightly acid soil although will grow in drier areas
Growth Habit:
Small to Medium, multi- stemmed, bushy shrub or single- stemmed tree with a wide- spreading, flat or round topped crown; some plants are quite uniform
Rate of Growth:
Slow, averaging 8 to 10' over a 10 year period; will grow faster with uniform moisture and fertility
Disease and Insect:
Leaf spots, cankers, twig blight
Landscape Value:
n/a
Additional Notes:
