Due to susceptibility to bronze birch borer (BBB), European white birch is not recommended for planting anywhere in this region and usually require removal and/or replacement. This tree has an attractive pendulous habit. European white birch was once used extensively in landscapes, but its high susceptibility to the bronze birch borer has limited its use in more recent years.
- Family (English) Birch
- Family (botanic) Betulaceae
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Mature height 40-50 feet
- Mature width 20-35 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil
- Tolerances Alkaline soil, Dry sites, Wet sites
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late winter, early fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Oval, Pyramidal
- Growth rate Moderate
- Transplants well Yes
- Has cultivars Yes