BETULA

Nigra 'Summer Cascade'

DESCRIPTION:

‘Summer Cascade’(PBR) is a weeping form of river birch. A unique pendulous habit with graceful arching branches, ornamental white paper bark. Outstanding feature tree for any garden especially around water features. Tight habit ideal for small gardens and courtyards.

HEIGHT & WIDTH:

1.8m x 90cm spread

SHAPE:

Weeping feature tree

FOLIAGE:

Fresh lime green foliage in spring and golden tones in autumn.

COMMENTS:

East to grow with minimal maintenance, best grown in moist fertile soil.  Prune lower limbs to encourage arching habit. Plant in full sun or part shade.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.