Jacquemontii Birch

Category: T
Botanical name: Betula jacquemontii
Height: 40'
Width: 30'
Water requirements: Moderate
Sunlight: Full sun
Lowest hardiness zone for growth: 5
Shape: oval
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: Insignificant
Level of maintenance: Medium
Potential diseases: This plant does not tolerate heat and humidity. It is not recommended for planting south of USDA Zone 7. If stressed, birches can become vulnerable to the bronze birch borer which infects and kills trees. Aphids, Japanese beetles, leaf miner and birch skeletonizer may also occur. Watch for leaf spot problems. The plant has shallow roots and is often found to be short lived.