Avalanche Birch (Betua x 'Avalanche')
Betua ex 'Avalanche'

Deciduous Perennial Tall tree

Betula x 'Avalanche' offers everything you love about a white birch but in a more compact form, making it ideal for various landscape applications. This elegant tree features a multi-stemmed bright white trunk that beautifully frames homes and businesses, thriving in courtyards, near buildings, and lining driveways and walkways. With a mature height unto 50 feet and a spread of 30 to 40 feet, it retains a handsome appearance year-round, showcasing peeling bark that adds visual interest in all seasons. 'Avalanche' birch is easy to care for, requiring little maintenance as it naturally maintains its attractive habit without the need for pruning. It flourishes in part shade to full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 4a to 7b, making it a versatile choice for landscape design, whether as a specimen tree or a focal point in island beds.

 

Plant Data

Mature Size 600 - inches tall. 30 - 40 feet wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium -
Zones 4a - 7b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Fall Color, Fall interest, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Interesting Bark/Stems, Low Maintenance, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Specimen, Tree, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest

Commonly Planted with...

Hostas, ferns, astilbe, daylillies.
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