Silver Birch

Jan 04, 2008 1 Replies
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Hi,



Sorry i am new to this forum! I have recently bought a three foot hig silver birch...id like some advice - i was told that i would need t plant the tree as far away from the house as its adult height, so fo birches it would need to be about 30ft. IS this correct? can it b planted closer to the house without ruining the house foundations ect At the moment i have it planted in a pot & i was told that this is oka & i can keep it as a bonsai..is this true? if so does anyone have an tips?



Many thanks


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Addressing your question.

Birch require full sun and a steady supply of water. The stomata of birch are stuck open so they will require some water during dry times. Remember over watering is a serious problem. Water just enough to moisten the non-woody roots in the upper four inches of soil away from the trunk.

Planting for birch

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info: Troubles in the Rhizosphere
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Farming and Related Problems
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John A. Keslick, Jr. Consulting Arborist
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Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology. Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss.

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