River Birch (Betula Nigra)
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Re: River Birch (Betula Nigra)
M. Frary wrote: Pretty much goes for all birches.
thanks zach...
yeah mike - i pretty much knew that about all birches... i have a feeling that branch dropping may be due to branch weight vrs collar strength which might be less of an issue in miniature...
i have a himilayan birch that i have been lucky with and is coming along very nice - but when i saw the beautiful exfoliating bark on the river birch i decided i would like to give it a try and was hoping michael might see the resurrected post...
either way, at this time of year, if i can find one at a garden center, it will be deeply discounted, so the worst that will happen is that i will lose a little money and some time.
Kevin S - Wisco Bonsai- Member
Re: River Birch (Betula Nigra)
No man,birches drop branches because that's what they do. They are very short lived trees too. They are like poplars in that they are pioneer trees. They grow fast and die young. They put nutrients in poor soil so long lived trees can populate the area.
M. Frary- Member
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