{"product_id":"betula-alleghaniensis-yellow-birch-qt","title":"Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch) - QT","description":"Yellow Birch is the largest birch in North America. In the wild, it has been recorded growing 100' tall with a wide, rounded crown and spreading branches. More typically and especially under cultivation, the mature size is between 60-75'. Trees that are grown in wooded situations tend to stay tall and narrow to pyramidal. The root system is fibrous and spreading and they prefer cool, moist soils with a slightly acidic pH. They are not at their best in hot and dry situations, which lead to stress and a number of pest and disease issues. The Bronze Birch Borer (Agrilus anxius) can especially be a problem if the trees are not well sited.\u003cbr\u003eIn late spring, Yellow Birches begin blooming with showy, rusty yellow catkins which droop from the wintergreen-scented branches. The flowers are wind-pollinated. Buds, catkins, and seeds are eaten by many species of bird including Black-Capped Chickadee, Purple Finch, and Slate-Colored Junco, as well as Red Squirrels. Betula spp. are host to at least 284 species of Lepidoptera, providing a massive buffet of caterpillars for insectivorous birds and nestlings. Because of this, the ecological value of Birches is very high.\u003cbr\u003eThe pleasant peeling, bronzy bark of Yellow Birch adds a high degree of interest to the winter landscape. The fall color is spectacularly golden-yellow and glowing. A grove of Yellow Birch in autumn is quite a sight and an excellent way to introduce this species to a larger landscape. It would also make for a lovely specimen or shade tree.\u003cbr\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eNative Trees, Shrubs, \u0026amp; Vines by William Cullina\u003cbr\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. Dirr\u003cbr\u003eMidwestern Native Shrubs and Trees by Charlotte Adelman \u0026amp; Bernard L. Schwartz\u003cbr\u003eLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\u003cbr\u003eIllinois Wildflowers","brand":"Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48078448296177,"sku":"BetAllProdQT","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7092\/9905\/files\/0a8ba660-35df-4cdd-979c-90773fa5b612_ecfeff06-3685-4f33-804f-0e2588b23d1a.jpg?v=1776970955","url":"https:\/\/scioto-gardens-native-plant-nursery.myshopify.com\/products\/betula-alleghaniensis-yellow-birch-qt","provider":"Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}