Sweet birch (Betula lenta)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Sweet birch (Betula lenta). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant sweet birch in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Betula lenta can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Wildlife gardens – natural gardens that feature plants that attract native wildlife such as birds, pollinating insects and small mammals;