Cutleaf Weeping Birch vs Dahurian Birch - TreeTime.ca

Cutleaf Weeping Birch vs Dahurian Birch

Betula davurica

Betula pendula laciniata

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Dahurian Birch
Cutleaf Weeping Birch

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.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Dahurian Birch seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Cutleaf Weeping Birch is a tall, deciduous cultivar known for its pronounced weeping branches and ferny green leaves.

It features showy, peeling white bark and brilliant yellow leaves in the fall. Cutleaf Weeping Birch makes an exceptional accent tree for suburban yards.

If you are attracted to this tree, also look at the European White Birch which is similar.

Dahurian Birch Quick Facts

Cutleaf Weeping Birch Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 14 m (45 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 7 m (22 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: bright yellow
Bark: showy grey brown bark that exfoliates as it ages
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Other Names: asian black birch
Other Names: common birch, silver birch, weeping birch