Oasis® Birch
Betula papyrifera 'Oenci'
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Oasis Birch is a fast-growing native deciduous tree with a dense oval to pyramidal crown and mahogany bark that exfoliates to white with age. The rich green foliage turns yellow in fall. Grows best in moist, well-drained acidic soils. Tolerates alkaline soils, occasional flooding, and extended drought. Oasis is resistant to bronze birch borer.
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Type: |
Tree |
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Origins: |
Northern North America |
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Height: |
50’ - 60’ |
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Spread: |
25’ - 30’ |
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Spacing: |
25’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 - 6 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Can be susceptible to the bronze birch borer, a pest that can cause significant damage. Regular monitoring for signs of infestation, such as D-shaped exit holes in the bark, is recommended. It's also prone to several diseases, including leaf spot and canker. Regular pruning can help maintain the tree's health and appearance.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen planting or Grove, Wetlands and ponds, Woodland Garden, Naturalized Areas, Native Garden, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Winter Aconite, Blue Spruce
IMAGE: Advanced Tree Technology, Renaissance Oasis Paper Birch
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.