Dahurian Birch vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Dahurian Birch vs Blue Beech

Betula davurica

Carpinus caroliniana

CUSTOM GROW

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Dahurian Birch
Blue Beech

Dahurian Birch is a rare and interesting ornamental with curling bark. This tree is the first to sprout on bare land and is tolerant of dry, gravelly, and infertile soils. Dahurian Birch can grow in industrial areas or exposed land as long as it has full sunlight.

This tree is ideal for landscaping, ornamental, and ecosystem services.

This tree is not well known, but is a favorite of nursery owners across the country.

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Dahurian Birch Quick Facts

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 14 m (45 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 7 m (22 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Bark: showy grey brown bark that exfoliates as it ages
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Native to: ON, QC
Other Names: asian black birch