Location, planting instructions and more

Suitable location for your birch

Birch trees are generally considered to be relatively undemanding. They can get by on small amounts of water, although they will do better with adequate irrigation. Extremely hardy with a frost resistance of up to -40 degrees Celsius, they can also tolerate locations with little light, but are still considered to be one of the species with the greatest need for light.

The energetic Shallow roots the trees, which reach up to 30 meters in height, grow very expansively. In particular in rather dry soils, they go in search of water, whereby the roots of other plants usually lose out. This means two things: First, you should give your birch enough space. In addition, slightly damp soils are preferable. Gravel, peaty or sandy loam and clay soils with a slightly acidic and neutral pH value are ideal.

Planting birch - this is how it works

Like all deciduous trees, the birch is best integrated into the garden as a young plant. In containers, planters or bare-rooted specimens of different types of birch can usually be purchased in every tree nursery. Follow the instructions below step by step when planting your birch:

1. Choose a suitable date: Is the Sapling of the birch Well-rooted on the ball, you can generally plant it all year round. Preferably, however, wait until autumn to do so. In spring, the tree expends a lot of energy for leaf shoots and early flowering. To take root meanwhile would be too much at once. In autumn, on the other hand, the young birch can invest all of its energy in the formation of strong roots.
2. Prepare the soil: At the chosen location, dig a hole that is at least twice as wide as the root ball of your birch tree. In addition, a top floor thickness of at least 61 centimeters must be guaranteed. Loosen up the excavation well and Fertilize enrich with compost. For optimal drainage, put a layer of gravel or sand in the planting hole at the bottom.
3. Prepare the young tree: while you are preparing the soil, place the plant ball in a container full of water so that the roots can soak up intensely. Do not take the young birch out of the water until no more air bubbles rise.
4. Planting the birch: then carefully insert the young tree into the hole. Then fill up with the excavation and step firmly. It is important that the soil penetrates into the root spaces. Finally, water the tree well.
5. Providing growth support: If necessary, you can insert a small support post into the ground. However, this should be done before the tree moves into its new home so as not to damage the roots. Simply tie the young birch to the post with a rope and give it more support in the first year.