Botanical profile

Betula platyphylla 'Dakota Pinnacle'

Latin name
Betula platyphylla 'Dakota Pinnacle'
Common name
'Dakota Pinnacle' White Birch
Type
TREE
Family
Betulaceae

Betula platyphylla ‘Dakota Pinnacle’, also known as 'Dakota Pinnacle' Asian White Birch, is a hardy and narrow selection, ideal for restricted spaces or structured row plantings. This cultivar is distinguished by its slender columnar habit, luminous white bark that exfoliates slightly with age, and dense dark green foliage that turns golden yellow in autumn. Its naturally narrow form allows for easy integration into urban courtyards, tall hedges, or architectural plantings. Very hardy, resistant to cold and moderate drought, ‘Dakota Pinnacle’ is also less susceptible to foliage disease than other white birches. An elegant and low-maintenance vertical tree, perfect for Quebec gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Well-drained to moist, sandy to clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small light brown cones in late summer
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Columnar
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 to 12 m (33 to 39 ft)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

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