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Betula platyphylla 'Whitespire'
Common Name: Whitespire Birch
Betula platyphylla ‘Whitespire’ — commonly called Whitespire Birch — is a dependable ornamental birch selected for its clean, bright white bark, upright pyramidal form, and improved resistance to bronze birch borer compared with many white-barked birches. It delivers strong year-round interest and performs well in landscape settings. Key features Width / spread: 20–30 ft Height: 40–50 ft Bark: Bright white; lightly exfoliating with age Foliage: Medium green; clear yellow fall color Form: Upright pyramidal to oval Life cycle: Deciduous tree Growing conditions Sun: Full sun (best growth and bark color) Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable but prefers cooler root zones Water: Moderate; appreciates consistent moisture Hardiness: Zone Low: 4a Zone High: 7b Landscape use Specimen tree Street and park plantings Campus and lawn settings Group plantings for bark contrast Four-season interest landscapes Notes One of the best white-barked birches for landscape use More heat tolerant and longer-lived than paper birch in many regions Avoid dry, compacted soils for best longevity Mulch helps keep roots cool and moist Minimal pruning required
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Tree |
| Width: | 20-30' |
| Height: | 40-50' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 4 - 7 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen |
| Shape: | Narrow Upright, Clump |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
