Decorative Coloured Birch Twigs and branches - White - 90cm's - 25 Stems

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A shrub, the Tor’ Spirea only gets as big as 3 X 3 and can look good anywhere on your property. In mid to late spring, this bush produces beautiful clusters of small white flowers and dark green leaves that turn red in the fall. If you want to add visual interest to your front yard, you can’t beat this deciduous tree! #6. Erman’s Birch Seeds from Northern White Cedar feed numerous birds and even squirrels. It also hosts larvae from several moths, which also feed birds. In the wild, stands of Northern White Cedar are valuable to white-tailed deer as forage and cover, particularly in Winter. Adaptable

It needs partial to full sunlight to stay healthy, which makes it perfect for growing zones four through nine. Serviceberry This trees fruit will attract a variety of different wildlife. Scientific name: Amelanchier canadensis Be careful growing it if you live in the United States, as it has an invasive nature. It’s not ideal for small gardens. The Star Magnolia is a perfect specimen tree for the yard, reaching 15 to 20 feet tall. White star-shaped flowers bloom from March to April before the dark green, obovate leaves replace them. Because of its early blooming, late spring frost can harm it. Also, the boughs of Northern White Cedar are frequently used in decorative Christmas garland. Essential Oil

The silver birch is a big player in supporting a variety of animal species from birds to insects. It is also commonly cultivated for its use for firewood but also can be used for medicinal purposes. 14. Erman’s Birch The Japanese Crepe Myrtle tree grows best in tropical and temperamental climates. It is a medium-sized tree with cinnamon-colored bark, dark green leaves, and bright white frilly flowers in clusters. Schopmeyer, Clifford Scharff. “ Seeds of woody plants in the United States.” Seeds of woody plants in the United States. 450 (1974).

Like the white birch, the silver birch features a thin white bark that peels away in layers at the trunk. Scientifically known as the Betula nigra, the river birch is native to the eastern US. However, it is widely cultivated across America. A small tree with white flowers native to the eastern U.S., the Fringe only gets as tall as 12 to 20 feet tall. It gets its name from the type of flowers it produces. You will see four to 6-inch long clusters of flowers with fringe-like petals around May or June.

Kern, Christel, et al. “ Development of the selection system in northern hardwood forests of the Lake States: An 80-year silviculture research legacy.” USDA Forest Service experimental forests and ranges. Springer, New York, NY, 2014. 201-223. As a native tree, Northern White Cedar will not require supplemental fertilizer. If you feel the need to do something, top dressing the dripline with compost is more than sufficient. Grigal, D. F., and Lewis F. Ohmann. “ Classification, description, and dynamics of upland plant communities within a Minnesota wilderness area.” Ecological Monographs 45.4 (1975): 389-407.

A long-lived tree, Northern White Cedars can live up to 400 years old. And the oldest tree was found in Ontario and estimated to be more than 1650 years old! [2] Most references rate Northern White Cedar as a slow to medium growing tree. And this is very true in the wild. But in residential applications, in full sun and well draining soil I’ve found Northern White Cedar to grow approximately 2′ per year. Branches and trunks could be used to make baskets, canoe ribs/skeletons. Also, the bark was used as caulking for boats/canoes.These trees are popular in parks and large residential properties. When the fruit falls from this tree, it makes a mess on the ground. Birds and small animals graze on it. The seeds themselves are poisonous. The bark on this European native tree turns gray and flakes before it falls off.