{"product_id":"birch-yellow-bare-root","title":"Birch, Yellow, Bare Root","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYellow Birch (\u003cem\u003eBetula alleghaniensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cool-woodland canopy tree with yellow-bronze peeling bark. It suits moist forest restoration and spacious landscapes where roots can stay cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA host for woodland butterflies\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMourning cloak and dreamy duskywing larvae feed on birch foliage. Retain a leafy understory and some fallen leaves rather than managing the entire root area as lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOld trees add a second habitat layer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCavities in aging yellow birches can shelter northern flying squirrels and northern saw-whet owls. Those features develop over time and are a reason to plan for a lasting tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose a cool site\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtect roots from hot, dry, compacted ground. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/birch-river-bare-root\"\u003eRiver Birch\u003c\/a\u003e for a moisture-loving lowland birch with a different climate fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Canada and northeastern North America, extending south in the Appalachians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous woody perennial tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun; Part Sun\/Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; Medium-Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80 feet; varies with seedling and site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown, Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit or seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small wind-dispersed seeds eaten by birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind-pollinated; multiple seedlings improve planting diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Ongoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep bare roots moist until planting and spread roots without bending them into a tight hole. Water during establishment, mulch clear of the trunk, and protect young trees from browsing and mowing damage. Base feeding on a soil test; our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e can be used according to its label when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid heat and drought stress. Keep the root zone mulched and inspect declining branches for borers or disease. Avoid insecticides on open flowers. These are seedlings rather than selected clones, so growth, flowering, and fruiting vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cold Stream Farm","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 1-2' Seedling","offer_id":49857055916291,"sku":"NAT-5117","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Birch-Yellow-Bare-Root-For-Sale.png?v=1792227376","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/birch-yellow-bare-root","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}