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Native Shrubs and Trees for spring planting
From now until May 9th the Carlisle Garden Club is pleased to offer a variety of native shrubs and trees. These cultivars were chosen for their beauty and vigor in Carlisle, and because they are native they will support birds, insects, and other wildlife in your yard. Availability is limited so don’t delay!
Plants can be picked up at the Center Park Monday May 19th from 9am to 12pm. All sales support the Garden Club’s civic beautification programs.
Latin Name: Betula papyrifera
Description: Bright white bark that peels off in paper-like layers. Trunks have black scars from past branches that have died and fallen off. Does not tolerate drought. Fast growing. May take 10 years to develop white bark coloring.
Zone: 2-6
Soil/water: moist acid
Light: part sun
Height: 60-80'
Width: 20-30'
More info: https://wildadirondacks.org/trees-of-the-adirondac...
"Center Park will buy a clump. Handsome in summer, they are outstanding in winter. Very New England. - Alison Saylor"