Betula jacquemontii ~ Himalayan Birch tolerates-clay-soil Monrovia® Windy City Ornamental Onion

Monrovia® Windy City Ornamental Onion is a clumping herbaceous perennial with spreading dark grass-like foliage

as they require plenty of light to thrive

ruby-red arils (seeds) that are sweet and tart in flavor

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The lavender flowers bloom on short stalks above the grass-like green foliage in summer and followed by small clusters of black berries

Betula jacquemontii ~ Himalayan Birch tolerates-clay-soil Monrovia® Windy City Ornamental OnionHimalayan Birch is a fast growing deciduous tree with an upright open pyramidal crown and bark that exfoliates to bright white with age. The rich green foliage turns yellow in fall. Grows best in consistently moist, well drained acidic soils. Type: Tree Origins: Western Himalayas Height: 30 50 Spread: 20 30 Spacing: 25 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 7 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Fall, Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low