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State of the birch in winter

During the winter months, the next blossoming is slumbering in the birch trees. Because the male kittens develop in autumn, but they do not open immediately, but initially survive the winter. In the following spring, the female flowers on new young shoots appear on the same tree, so that fertilization by the wind can take place quickly and efficiently. This extremely successful type of propagation makes the birch one of the so-called pioneer plants. Even poor soils, extreme cold and inhospitable conditions do not prevent these trees from spreading in abundance.

Birch trees in frost and snow

after the Birch in autumn its leaves are intensely golden yellow in color and then finally shed completely as the months progress, it can withstand even harsh winters without any problems. The survivor is extremely frost-resistant and hardy.

In fact, depending on the species, the trees have a hardness of up to - 45 degrees Celsius. This applies, for example, to the silver birch, which is most common in Germany, and also to the widespread bog birch. Although these are plants that need a lot of light, they also hold up on cloudy days in winter

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Caring for birch trees properly in winter

When its filigree branches are covered in snow, the Birch in the garden on frosty winter days a sight at least as attractive as with the lush, deciduous foliage. For optimal care of the picturesque tree, there are no further obligations in the cold season than in other seasons. However, if you don't have to, you should refrain from doing that in winter Cut birch. It is better to move the tree pruning to dry and frost-free days in autumn.

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