Cesky Gold® Dwarf Birch (Betula)
Shrub
- Bright gold foliage all season!
- Colorful and easy care - no pruning needed.
- Grow in sun or part shade.
- Great option for beginners.
- Zones 2-7, sun/part sun, 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: USPPAF
Common Name: Dwarf birch
Zone: 2-7
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hrs/day), part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Height x Width: 2-4 ft x 2-4 ft
Flower Color: Green
Foliage Color: Yellow
Season of Interest: Early spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge plant, ornamental, tock garden, small spaces.
How to Grow
Light: Sun (6+ hrs/day) to partial shade (4-6 hrs/day).
Water: Average water needs. Water regularly; do not over water.
Spacing: 2-3 ft.
Fertilizing: Little required. If desired, apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: Nothing special needed. A 2-3" layer of mulch over the roots is beneficial.
Maintenance & Pruning: Prune for desired shape in late spring after bloom time, otherwise no pruning is required.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
