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Betula platyphylla 'Fargo'

Dakota Pinnacle Birch

Dakota Pinnacle® is notable for is unusually narrow pyramidal habit that borders on columnar.  It is not completely resistant to borers but has a reliably high level of tolerance relative to seedlings.  The dark green foliage is retained later into the autumn than most birches, even in northern climates.  Over the years, the bark changes from darker orange white tones (on young trees) to an ultimately yellowish white on mature trees. In trials it has performed very well in areas of high wind, moderate drought, intense heat and heavy soils with elevated pH, making it a good choice for many sites in the Midwest and Mountain states that would otherwise challenge birch trees.  The tolerance to poor conditions, coupled with a unique narrow habit, make Dakota Pinnacle® an excellent addition to the list of trees for urban settings.

Height:  30'

Spread:  7-10'

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