(Betula platyphylla 'Fargo')
#10 Container
If you are looking for a tree that can fit in narrow spaces but still provide you with energy savings, then consider the Dakota Pinnacle Birch tree. This is a hardy birch tree that can withstand harsh urban conditions. The bark is highly ornamental and changes color as the tree grows to mature to white. If your lot is small, don’t be discouraged, plant a Dakota Pinnacle!
Height and width at maturity: 35’ x 10’
Sun or shade: full sun, partial shade
Soil conditions: wide range
Moisture tolerance: adaptable
Fall color: golden yellow
Climate resilience (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): moderate
Ash replacement? No, medium statured tree!
For more information, visit Bachman's Plant Database.
Photo credits: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., Gertens