Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade' - STD 20-25 CM RB

Description
The Black birch 'Summer Cascade'® also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is light brown, rolling. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 4 metres.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Black birch 'Summer Cascade'® are medium green, ovoid. They are about 3 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Light brown, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Black birch 'Summer Cascade'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Black birch 'Summer Cascade'® is a drooping tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade'® is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.