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Audubon Native Sweet Birch in its brilliant yellow fall color and four varieties of native birds that benefit from the native Sweet Birch
The native Sweet Birch planted in a landscape showcasing the bright yellow fall color
A map highlighting the locations where the Sweet Birch can be found natively growing
Eastern Towhee perched on a branch
White Crowned Sparrow perched on a bird bath
Northern Cardinal perched on a tree branch
Black Capped Chickadee perched on a tree branch
Audubon Native Sweet Birch in its brilliant yellow fall color and four varieties of native birds that benefit from the native Sweet Birch
The native Sweet Birch planted in a landscape showcasing the bright yellow fall color
A map highlighting the locations where the Sweet Birch can be found natively growing
Eastern Towhee perched on a branch
White Crowned Sparrow perched on a bird bath
Northern Cardinal perched on a tree branch
Black Capped Chickadee perched on a tree branch

BEST OF THE BIRCH FOR FALL COLOR, A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR YELLOW LIGHTS UP YOUR LANDSCAPE

FEATURES:

  • A long-lived, beautiful shade tree - it can live up to 200 years
  • Dark green leaves turn an illuminating yellow in fall
  • Resistant to Bronze Birch Borer
  • Originally the source of flavoring for Birch Beer, you can make your own tea with the twigs
  • May Benefit & Attract: Thrushes, waxwings, wood warblers, finches, mockingbirds & thrashers, chickadees & titmice, orioles, cardinals & grosbeaks, crows & jays, sparrows, nuthatches, vireos, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and wrens
  • The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
  • This bird-friendly native trees provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
  • All Audubon® branded trees are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment.
  • Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
  • Size A and larger - Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 3-7
  • Mature Height: 40-70' tall
  • Mature Width: 35-45' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
  • Spacing: 40-50' apart

Audubon® Sweet Birch

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BEST OF THE BIRCH FOR FALL COLOR, A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR YELLOW LIGHTS UP YOUR LANDSCAPE

FEATURES:

  • A long-lived, beautiful shade tree - it can live up to 200 years
  • Dark green leaves turn an illuminating yellow in fall
  • Resistant to Bronze Birch Borer
  • Originally the source of flavoring for Birch Beer, you can make your own tea with the twigs
  • May Benefit & Attract: Thrushes, waxwings, wood warblers, finches, mockingbirds & thrashers, chickadees & titmice, orioles, cardinals & grosbeaks, crows & jays, sparrows, nuthatches, vireos, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and wrens
  • The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
  • This bird-friendly native trees provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
  • All Audubon® branded trees are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment.
  • Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
  • Size A and larger - Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 3-7
  • Mature Height: 40-70' tall
  • Mature Width: 35-45' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
  • Spacing: 40-50' apart

Why plant Audubon® Sweet Birch?

Crack open a Birch beer and watch the birds cavort in your backyard Sweet Birch Tree! Sweet Birch is the traditional source of flavoring for Birch beer, and so this eastern native holds a special place in the hearts of many country folks, especially in Pennsylvania, where it grows most abundantly. But Sweet Birch is a boon to birds, too! Chickadees, sparrows, redpolls, Pine Siskins, towhees, crossbills, and cardinals are some of the many birds that gather to dine on its buds, blooms, and seeds. Insect-eating birds delight in the wide assortment of caterpillars Sweet Birch hosts as well. A choice addition to your backyard bird sanctuary.

Sweet Birch, a.k.a. Black Birch, is a cool climate–loving species. It is found primarily in New England; where its range does dip down south, it mostly sticks to the Appalachian Mountains. You’ll recognize it by its dark, Cherry-like bark (it is also known as the Cherry Birch) and the wintergreen flavor of its twigs when you nibble them. This wintergreen extract was once harvested commercially for use in flavoring medicines and candy. And, for flavoring Birch beer—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic! You can make your own Birch tea—a refreshing alternative—by steeping the twigs in hot water. Cheers!

How to use Audubon® Sweet Birch in the landscape?

Fantastic in fall! Most Birch Trees have nice yellow fall color, but Sweet Birch is spectacular in this department. When days turn frosty, it turns a rich, glowing gold from head to toe, lighting up the whole garden.

Audubon® Native Plants & Trees

Audubon is devoted to protecting birds and the places they need, while Bower & Branch is devoted to the growth of true native trees and plants–no cultivars or hybrids. Together, we strive to unite communities in conservation and inspire individuals to cultivate a better world for birds starting in their own backyards, balconies, or patios. By guiding and recommending trees and plants truly native and beneficial to your region, we can really start to make a difference.

What is the definition of Native?

“In the United States, a native plant is defined as one that was naturally found in a particular area before European colonization. Native plants are the foundation of a region’s biodiversity, providing essential food sources and shelter for birds, especially those threatened by the changing climate. Since native plants are adapted to local precipitation and soil conditions, they generally require less upkeep, therefore helping the environment and saving you time, water, and money.” – The National Audubon Society

Learn how you can help birds in your home and community through Audubon’s Plants for Birds program.

Audubon® is a licensed and registered trademark of the National Audubon Society. All rights reserved.

Planting Zones

Hardiness Zone: 3-7

How To Plant Audubon® Sweet Birch

Sweet Birch can handle whatever Old Man Winter can dish out, but summer is another story. Prolonged hot spells can weaken the tree, though Sweet Birch is tougher than many Birch Trees. Don’t plant this tree near surfaces that reflect or radiate heat, like asphalt driveways or the southern side of buildings. Make sure to mulch your tree to keep the roots cool and moist, and water regularly.

How To Water

Water - Water - Water! It's tough to over water a Birch, especially when freshly planted. Your Birch will appreciate regular water during its first few years in the ground (especially during the summer heat!) and irrigation during long dry spells after it’s established.

How To Fertilize

Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.

How To Prune

Pruning is best done in summer or just after leaf-fall.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our large trees require expert delivery and care, that means our large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care.

We deliver your trees and plants directly to your driveway or curbside! Ask Bower & Branch about planting services and rates – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*Big trees, Size XL (A) and bigger, will take approximately 2 to 4 weeks days to be delivered. - Sizes large (AA) and smaller (Treelings) will be shipped directly to your home by a local common carrier in a plant-safe box.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health.. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

Our Guarantees

3-YEAR-TREE GUARANTEE:

Bower & Branch offers a Three-Year Tree Guarantee on all of our trees, sizes X-Large and up. Only the finest and the most experienced growers are awarded the opportunity to grow for Bower & Branch, so we offer the best guarantee available.

If your tree(s) should fail for any reason during the three-year guarantee period, you will receive an online gift card in the amount that you originally spent on the tree.* You can then use this online gift card for any Bower & Branch Purchase.

* Bower & Branch provides online gift cards in the amount of the original purchase price of the tree(s). The amount does not include any additional costs such as delivery, planting, tax, or any other products or services. Online gift cards can be applied towards any Bower & Branch purchase on BowerandBranch.com and have no expiration dates. Bower & Branch does not guarantee tree replacement or availability of any desired product at any time. Cash refunds are not offered. Bower & Branch requires that all original tags and receipts are present when a guarantee request is initiated. The Bower & Branch Three-Year Guarantee only applies to plant material that has been planted in the ground. Container plantings are NOT covered.

At Bower & Branch, we do our best to honor all guarantee fulfillment requests to ensure customer satisfaction. However, we reserve the right to refuse the request if the required guarantee steps were not satisfied. Bower & Branch also reserves the right to deny any guarantee fulfillment request that is made as a result of animal damage, problems with plant hardiness and zone issues, or acts of nature (snow storms, hurricanes, and similar).

 

Reach out to a Plant Whisperer with any questions:

- Email: plantwhisperers@bowerandbranch.com

- Phone: 866-873-3888

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