Snowy-white trunks, graceful movement, and a bright, breezy canopy, a four-season glow-up for the whole landscape
FEATURES:
- Brilliant white bark that stands out all winter long and brightens the yard year-round
- Multi-stem form creates instant impact, like living sculpture in the landscape
- Light, airy canopy for dappled shade without a heavy, gloomy feel
- Golden fall color that warms things up before the bark steals the show again
- Striking in groups or as a focal point, especially near patios, entries, and water features
- Beautiful contrast tree against evergreens, dark fences, and brick or stone homes
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Treat the bark like a spotlight feature. Set it against a dark evergreen backdrop or a rich fence line, then underplant with layered greens and soft textures like ferns, hostas, heuchera, and grasses. Add low landscape lighting and those white stems will glow at night, like your yard is quietly showing off (as it should).
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 25-35' tall
- Mature Width: 15-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 12-18' apart
Avalanche™ Birch
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Betula x 'Avalzam'
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Snowy-white trunks, graceful movement, and a bright, breezy canopy, a four-season glow-up for the whole landscape
FEATURES:
- Brilliant white bark that stands out all winter long and brightens the yard year-round
- Multi-stem form creates instant impact, like living sculpture in the landscape
- Light, airy canopy for dappled shade without a heavy, gloomy feel
- Golden fall color that warms things up before the bark steals the show again
- Striking in groups or as a focal point, especially near patios, entries, and water features
- Beautiful contrast tree against evergreens, dark fences, and brick or stone homes
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Treat the bark like a spotlight feature. Set it against a dark evergreen backdrop or a rich fence line, then underplant with layered greens and soft textures like ferns, hostas, heuchera, and grasses. Add low landscape lighting and those white stems will glow at night, like your yard is quietly showing off (as it should).
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 25-35' tall
- Mature Width: 15-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 12-18' apart
Why plant Avalanche™ Birch?
If you want a landscape that looks designed in every season, this is one of those “cheat code” trees. The standout feature is the bright white bark, which catches light and makes the garden feel lifted, even in winter when everything else is playing defense. In spring and summer, the canopy stays open and graceful, adding movement and a soft, natural texture that makes the whole yard feel more layered and intentional. When fall arrives, the foliage shifts into warm golden tones, a perfect handoff to the winter bark show.
This birch was selected for its ornamental presence and polished multi-stem character, bringing the classic birch look with a more curated, landscape-ready feel. It’s the kind of tree that makes you want to add a bench nearby, just to admire your own yard like it’s a park.
How to use Avalanche™ Birch in the landscape?
Use it as a focal point where the white bark can be appreciated up close, near a front walkway, along a driveway curve, or outside a favorite window. It’s especially effective in small groupings, where multiple trunks create a dramatic, architectural look and the bark reads as a bright vertical accent through every season. In larger spaces, plant it at the edge of a naturalized border or woodland transition to soften the line between lawn and trees. For a clean, designer finish, pair it with dark evergreens and deep green shrubs for contrast, then underplant with shade-tolerant perennials and ornamental grasses to echo its airy texture and keep the base looking intentional.
Frequently Asked Questions
This birch does not have showy blooms. In spring, it produces small catkins that are not ornamental like flowering trees. The main features are its bright white bark, graceful canopy, and seasonal foliage color.
Birch appreciates consistent moisture and cooler root zones. Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, water deeply during the first growing season, and mulch to retain moisture (keep mulch a few inches away from the trunks). Provide extra water during extended heat or drought for best performance.
Prune lightly and only as needed, removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Late summer through winter is typically best; avoid heavy pruning in early spring when birch can “bleed” sap. The goal is to keep the natural, multi-stem form looking clean, not “sheared.”
