Birch, weeping cutleaf #5

The Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' or 'Laciniata') is a graceful, slender deciduous tree known for its pendulous weeping branches and deeply cut, fern-like leaves. 

• Size: Grows to approximately 30 to 40 feet tall with a spread of 20 to 30 feet.
• Bark: Features showy, silvery-white peeling bark with dark markings on older wood.
• Foliage: Deeply serrated, dark green leaves that turn a brilliant golden-yellow in the autumn.
• Hardiness: Very cold-hardy, typically thriving in USDA Zones 2 through 7. 
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. 
• Soil & Water: Requires consistently moist, well-drained soil; the root zone should not be allowed to dry out completely. 
• Mulching: Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to keep roots cool and retain moisture, avoiding "volcano mulching" against the trunk. 
• Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed; if necessary, prune only in summer after the leaves have fully developed to prevent heavy sap bleeding. 
• Pests: Watch out for stresses that attract pests like the bronze birch borer.