Water Birch (Occidentalis)

The Water Birch (Occidentalis) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until spring. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Water Birch (Occidentalis) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Water Birch (Occidentalis) will reach up to 50 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 40 feet.

The Water Birch (Occidentalis) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.