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Betula pubescens Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a well-drained light loamy soil in a sunny position[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates a wet position[11, 24], succeeding in poorly drained soils[186]. Fairly wind tolerant[200]. Prefers an acid soil. A very ornamental tree and fast growing, capable of growing 1 metre a year but it is short-lived[186]. It is one of the first trees to colonize open land and it creates a suitable environment for other woodland trees to follow[11]. These trees eventually shade out the birch trees[186]. Trees take about 15 years from seed to produce their own seed[98]. Although closely related, it does not usually hybridize with B. pendula[11]. It hybridizes freely with B. pendula according to another report[186]. A superb tree for encouraging wildlife, it has over 200 associated insect species[24, 30]. A good plant to grow near the compost heap, aiding the fermentation process[14, 20]. It is also a good companion plant, its root activity working to improve the soil[14]. Trees are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. For further Betula pubescens gardening information |
