Proper Care For Your Birch Tree
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Birch Tree.

Lean barks and beautiful leaves are the defining characteristics of a birch tree. This tree type has always been a favorite choice for many landscaping professionals all over the world, what with the way its light green leaves grow which produce the illusion of glitter under the afternoon sun. And because such leaves can grow vigorously in bundles, birches also provide great shades, further elevating their position as the ideal backyard trees.

The bark, of course, is what the birch tree is known for the most. Its almost golden color is the perfect complement for most garden themes. It is pest-resistant as well, as it will not succumb to the usual infestation of a variety of pests.

The problem with the birch tree is that it demands a lot of care from its owner. Though this tree type can live up to 50 summers, degradation may be observed after a couple of years. At the average, birches survive 20 years under normal conditions.

If you're planning to transplant a birch tree in your backyard, or if you already have one firmly entrenched in your grounds, here are some tips for the proper maintenance of these enchanting but admittedly delicate trees.

* Soil quality is very, very important. Birches thrive best in soil with acidity levels of 5.5 pH. Additionally, such soil should also be able to retain a lot of water. Birches love colder climate, and under these conditions, soil retains water at a more efficient level. Once the hotter months come, your choice of soil should be able to possess the same water-retention prowess.

* Take its height under consideration. As we have discussed earlier, birches can grow as high as 50 feet. Hence, avoid planting, or transplanting, a sapling underneath power lines or roofs. Otherwise, disaster will eventually strike, either against your tree or against the structure it will hit.

* Take care of the roots. Birches have very shallow roots, hence another reason why the soil upon which they stand should be moist. Harder soil will constrain the roots. Unstable soil will damage them. Choose an area where the soil is never disturbed.

* Realize the value of mulching. Mulching involves the spreading of leaves or straw around the birches to prevent water loss that can be caused by evaporation. As we have mentioned earlier, birches need a lot of water.

* Fertilize regularly. Since birches need good soil, regular application of fertilizers will ensure that the right acidity level will be maintained.

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