Betula platyphylla 'Jefpark' (Parkland Pillar® Asian White Birch)
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
| Species | platyphylla |
| Cultivar | 'Jefpark' |
| Registered Name | Parkland Pillar® |
| Patent Number | CPBR #4513, USPPAF |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Discovered at the Parkland Nurseries in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada in 2006 and selected for propagation by Dwayne Beck, owner of Parkland Nurseries. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-35) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - (-30) |
| Height | 10 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dense, columnar tree. |
| Landscape | Beautiful accent or specimen tree. |
| Propagation | Propagate through tissue culture. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained, medium, moist soil. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to Bronze Birch Borer if grown in dry conditions. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The bark is an intense white. |
| Leaf Description | Dark-green foliage that turns golden-yellow in autumn. |