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The 6 Best White Bark Trees That Look Great All Year
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Often, trees are selected and grown for their foliage, fruit, or flowers—seasonal features that blossom and fade over several months. However, it’s not impossible to find deciduous trees (those with leaves that drop over the winter) capable of delivering beauty year-round. The key is to narrow your search to trees with white bark. Even in winter months, when barren, uniquely alabaster branches offer a striking contrast against dark siding, a backdrop of evergreens, or even against the winter sky.
While trees with white bark are not rare, they’re not as common as other trees for two reasons: Certain varieties require particular growing climates, while others are subject to disease and insect infestation. Before choosing a tree, make sure it’s suitable for your geographic region by consulting the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which indicates the coldest average winter temperatures by region.
Keep in mind that some white trees have additional geographical requirements on top of hardiness zones, such as altitude limitations, so do your homework to determine which trees to grow and which trees to avoid. The following six types of trees are among those most commonly chosen for the beauty of their white bark.
The 6 Best Trees with White BarkWhile their growing ranges are limited in scope, the following trees thrive in specific regions and under particular growing conditions. Planting a white bark tree will add visual interest to the landscape and help increase the property’s value.
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1. Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis)You may be familiar with some species of birch that have beige or brown bark, but a select few species of Himalayan birch (Betula utilis var. jacquemontii) feature creamy white trunks and limbs. Native to the Himalayan region, these birch trees prefer cool, well-drained soil and full-to-partial sun exposure.
These birch varieties grow best in zones 1 through 7, although areas where summer temps regularly exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit can be detrimental to their growth. If you live in northern areas of the contiguous United States, Canada, or Alaska, check out the following trees with white bark—though very similar, each has a few unique qualities.
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- Doorenbos (Betula utilis var. jacquemontii, ‘Doorenbos’) grows up to two feet per year to reach a mature height of 40 to 50 feet with a 30-foot crown spread. Doorenbos features peeling white bark that falls away to reveal light orange under-bark. The under-bark turns white soon after the surface layer falls off, and the shedding of its bark is an ongoing process. Brown trailing flowers, known as “catkins,” appear in spring, followed by dark green leaves that turn yellow-gold in the fall before dropping.
- Jermyns (Betula utilis var. jacquemontii, ‘Jermyns’), another peeling-bark Himalayan birch, grows about two feet per year until it reaches a mature height of 30 to 35 feet with a crown spread of 20 to 25 feet.
Slightly smaller than other Himalayan birch trees, Jermyns is well-suited to smaller yards. The tree forms long brown catkin blooms in spring, followed by heavily ribbed green leaves that turn soft yellow in autumn. - Grayswood Ghost (Betula utilis var. jacquemontii, ‘Grayswood Ghost‘) reaches 30 to 50 feet at maturity with a 30-foot crown spread. Grayswood Ghost is a fast grower, gaining up to three feet per year, and its bark is smooth and non-peeling. Expect brown bark on young Grayswood Ghost until the tree is about eight years old; by then, its bark gradually turns stark white. Like other Himalayan birch trees, it develops catkins in spring, followed by green leaves that turn a mellow yellow shade in fall.
- Silver Shadow (Betula utilis var. jacquemontii, ‘Silver Shadow‘), a slightly slower grower, will climb one to two feet per year to reach a mature height of 35 to 45 feet and a crown spread of 20 feet. Like Grayswood Ghost, its bark is non-peeling, and it features brown catkins in spring and soft yellow autumn foliage.
While the trees, themselves, love full sun, the ground around their roots should be shaded. This can be accomplished by adding a layer of hardwood bark mulch around the trunk. Additionally, Himalayan birch trees are prone to infestation by sawflies and aphids, and they can develop diseases, such as rust and leaf spot. For the best results, have the tree checked annually by a tree professional (arborist) and treated as necessary to keep it in top health.
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2. American Aspen (Populus tremuloides)For fans of colorful autumn foliage, nothing beats the brilliant gold and orange show put on by a grove of Aspen trees on the side of a forested mountain. The American Aspen (Populus tremuloides), also known as “quaking aspen” or “trembling aspen,” produces a smooth–bark white tree trunk that can reach 80 feet at maturity with a narrow crown spread of only 20 feet. American Aspen’s striking white bark will develop contrasting black markings as it matures, which add to its visual interest.
In optimal conditions, American Aspen is a quick grower, growing as much as four feet per year.
This soaring tree grows best in zones 2 through 7, and while it likes full sun, it doesn’t care for summer temperatures that regularly exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It also will not abide low elevations: American Aspen rarely grows at elevations less than 2,000 feet, and grows best at elevations between 5,000 to 12,000 feet. By entering your city and state on this interactive elevation map, you can determine if an American Aspen is suitable for your area. (Bonus points if you’re in the right elevation range and located near banks and streams, as these trees with white bark thrive with plenty of water and well-drained soil.)
With its tall, lean stature, American Aspen is well-suited to growing in clumps, and when planted three to five inches apart will produce a multi-trunk effect. It’s just as attractive when planted individually along fences and property lines, or anywhere else a statuesque border is desired.
Aspens spread by root shoots, so a few clumps of aspen could become a spectacular grove in 15 to 20 years.
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3. American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Reaching an average height of 100 feet at maturity with a similarly wide crown spread, the white bark American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a dramatic addition to a large landscape. It grows well in zones 4 through 9, averaging two to two-and-a-half feet of growth per year. It produces insignificant yellow-red flowers in spring that give way to large green leaves (up to nine inches wide) in summer. Brownish non-edible fruit balls develop in summer and eventually dry out, bursting open to release downy seeds. Its mottled white bark, which starts out brown and turns creamy white after 10 to 12 years, makes it a favorite in the winter landscape.
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Due to its large size—the average mature trunk measures three to eight feet in diameter but has been known to reach as wide as 16 feet—it needs plenty of room to grow.
Historically, the trunk of this tree with white bark was favored by Native Americans who would hollow it out for canoes.
American sycamore is best suited as a single specimen tree in a large area where it can reach its full growth potential. It thrives in well-drained, moist soil that’s high in organic matter. The largest American sycamore specimens are found along waterways, so plant this tree near a pond or stream for the best results. While American sycamore prefers a location where it receives full sun, it will tolerate light shade.
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4. Ghost Gum (Corymbia aparrerinja)If you live in zones 9 and 10 and are looking for a fast-growing, white bark tree that won’t lose its foliage during the winter months, consider planting a Ghost Gum (Eucalyptus pauciflora). Native to Australia, the Ghost Gum, also called “snow gum” and “white sallee,” has made a name for itself in warmer regions of the US. With its ability to grow up to three feet per year, it doesn’t take Ghost Gum long to become a specimen in the landscape.
It reaches 45 to 50 feet in height with a crown spread of 25 to 30 feet at maturity. In addition to its creamy colored smooth bark, Ghost Gum features attractive gnarled branches, and the tree emits a faint but distinct aroma of eucalyptus. From October through December, Ghost Gum blossoms cover the tree in an explosion of delicate white flowers that offer a striking contrast against its deep green waxy leaves.
This variety grows in all types of soil, won’t mind drought, and flourishes in full sun (although it will tolerate partial shade). Perhaps unsurprisingly, it also thrives in salty coastal regions. Its rapid growth rate and tough demeanor—resistant to smog, insects, and diseases—also make it a good choice for planting in urban neighborhoods. It grows well in various soil types—from loamy to sandy but is susceptible to damage from beetle borers and root rot. Ghost Gum makes an excellent single specimen tree but is just as attractive when planted in groups of three or more.
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5. White Poplar (Populus alba)Native to Europe and Central Asia, White popular is now grown in many countries, including zones 3 to 8 in the United States, where can become a remarkable focal point in the landscape. White popular produces silvery-green foliage, and at maturity, it reaches 50-75 feet, with a crown spread of up to 75 feet, making it well-suited for growing on large open lots.
The bark on white poplar produces a light green tinge when the tree is young but will mature to a white base with contrasting black patches and dark furrowed ridges. White poplar needs a sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct sun per day, and it prefers well-drained soil. However, it is tolerant of high moisture levels and will even withstand occasional flooding conditions.
An attractive specimen in the winter landscape, the tree is popular with nesting songbirds and squirrels. For all its positives, although, white poplar is not without challenges.
The tree propagates itself quickly through sucker growth, so surrounding grounds should be carefully maintained to keep new suckers from growing.
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Related to American aspen and grown for its silvery-white bark that’s delightfully interspersed with patches of golden yellow, European poplar is commonly found in New England. It will survive as far north as USDA zone 2. Its bark remains smooth its entire life and the tree is often harvested for use as a veneer on high-quality wood furniture.
European popular grows quite tall, reaching 130 feet and producing a dense crown spread of up to 33 feet. The trunk base itself can reach 3 feet in diameter at maturity, making the tree well-suited to large lots and parks where its shimmery foliage can be enjoyed in summer and its stark white bark admired in winter.
The European poplar does best in a sunny location and thrives in moist but well-drained soil.
It can be planted as a single specimen tree or in groupings of three or more in borders or privacy screens.
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FAQ About Trees with White BarkWhite bark trees are alluring and beautiful in the winter landscape when their trunks and branches provide a stark contrast against buildings and gray skies. For those looking to incorporate the beauty of white bark trees in the landscape, some questions are to be expected.
What type of trees are white?Among the most common types of white bark trees are varieties of aspen, birch, poplar, sycamore, and gum species.
What kind of tree has bark that looks like paper?A type of birch, paper birch (Betula papyrifera), produces peeling white bark that resembles sheets of paper flaking off the trunk and branches.
What is the tree with large white flowers?Several trees produce large white flowers in spring, with two of the most common being Southern Magnolia and White Dogwood.
Also called “Silver Poplar,” the white poplar grows as tall as 75 feet with a crown spread just as large. At maturity, its white bark develops contrasting black ridges that offer a visually interesting design element in the landscape.
Final ThoughtsWhile most deciduous trees can be quite dull in the winter landscape, with their brownish-gray trunks and branches, white bark trees produce a stark contrast against houses, buildings, and gray skies. However, getting the right one requires researching the species to ensure it will thrive in a specific region.
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Beautiful Trees with White Bark & Where to Find Them – FastGrowingTrees.com
There's plenty of good reasons to add a tree or two to your property, and there are many different types of trees that you might be considering for your home.
The next time you take a walk or a drive around your area, take careful note of the color of the bark of each tree you pass.
Most of them have brown, woody bark, but a select few varieties are blessed with bark that reflects the light, appearing a brilliant white on sunny days.
These white bark trees are more common than you might think, and their distinctive appearance makes them highly sought-after by homeowners.
Why Do Some Trees Have White Bark?
White bark on trees is a biological adaptation that protects against sun damage. Darker trees will collect heat faster when illuminated by the sun, while lighter trees will reflect the sunlight with their white bark. Too much heat from sunlight can actually damage trees — especially those in colder growing zones — by way of a phenomenon called sunscald.
As a result, some trees, like the River Birch, have adapted over time to have white bark, a side effect of which is looking great on a residential property as complements to evergreen trees or standing on their own.
The Best White Bark Trees
There are many different types of trees with white bark to choose from.
However, not every tree is a good fit for every climate, and if you try to transplant a tree in the wrong growing zone it may not last.
1. Birch Trees
Birch trees are some of the most common trees with white bark that you're likely to see. They're extremely resilient and look great during all four seasons. These trees, belonging to the Betula family, thrive in the Northern hemisphere, most notably in North America, Europe, and Asia.
The birch tree with the whitest bark is the aptly named
White Birch.It's resistant to many blights and illnesses but prefers cooler climates than most other birch trees. For example, while other varieties of birch grow well in zones 4 to 9, the white birch — also called the "Paper Birch" due to the way its bark peels off in sheets — survives best in zones 2 through 6.
River Birch Trees are another type of birch with white bark, although they're not as bright as White Birch trees.
This is especially true of the Heritage River Birch, which has white bark under a darker outer layer that can shed in certain conditions. Preferred by homeowners in areas with a warmer climate, River Birch trees thrive in a higher range of hardiness zones.
Depending on the type of birch tree you're looking for, you can expect them to grow around 1.5 feet per year, reaching a height of 30 to 40 feet tall after 20 years.
2. Poplar Trees
Trees of the family Populus are also known for their white bark, though not as well or as broadly as birch trees.
The poplar tree with the whitest bark is the
White or Silver Poplar.It can be distinguished from the white birch fairly easily, even if you can't tell the difference in leaves. The White Birch has brilliant, white bark that peels in bands, while the White Poplar is actually a bit of a misnomer — while it appears to be white, it's more like a silvery gray color and is tighter on the trunk.
White Poplars are extremely common in North America, although they have invasive traits, so make sure you do your research before shopping for a poplar tree.
White and Hybrid Poplars are commonly sought after for the width of their canopy, which makes them excellent shade trees. Adding a shade tree to your property can create the ideal environment for staying cool during the summer.
Although it’s rarely considered a true
Poplar, the Quaking Aspen is a unique tree known for its snow white bark.Iconic in the Rocky Mountains (and the ski town with the same name), the Quaking Aspen is said to quake due to the slight flutter of its leaves in even the mildest breeze. Some Aspen Trees do have brilliant white bark during parts of the year and, during the fall, they're well known for their leaves, which turn a striking, bright yellow. Ultimately, however, they're not the best choice for residential homeowners, as they don't live as long as other trees. Most Quaking Aspens have a shorter growth cycle and only tend to live for an average of 20 years.
3. Sycamore Trees
By far the largest tree on this list, the American Sycamore (a member of the Platanus family) is a resilient tree, able to be planted anywhere in zones 4 through 9, and is known for its striking bark at various times throughout the year. Sycamore trees start the spring with darker bark that slowly sheds over the course of the year to reveal grayish-white bark underneath. Most Sycamore Trees never lose all of their outer bark resulting in a unique "mosaic" look of light and dark bark.
Sycamores top out at around 90 feet high and are resistant to a range of disease and contamination, which makes them a popular choice for suburban and residential streets.
4. Gum or Eucalyptus Trees
The Ghost Gum and its close cousins of the Eucalyptus family are very unique trees, looking more at home in a desert or grassland than a residential yard. This is only fitting considering that they are native to the Australian outback.
With that in mind, homeowners in extremely tropical parts of the U.S. may be able to enjoy the beauty of these trees. The reason we're calling out the Ghost Gum is because of the especially attractive appearance of its bark — from a distance, its pinkish-white hue looks smooth and uninterrupted, almost like a drawing of a tree rather than a real one.
The Benefits of White Bark Trees
Choosing a tree with white bark depends greatly on the climate where you live. People in the American midwest won't be able to support a gum tree in the same way that people living in South Florida will have a hard time with a White Birch.
With this in mind, whether you're looking for a smooth bark tree or a rough one, a white tree with peeling bark or one that's a little easier on the lawn, you can't go wrong with any on this list.
Still searching for the right tree for you? Be sure to check out the variety of white bark trees we offer at Fast Growing Trees.
Blair Brown
Blair is the Content Marketing Manager at FastGrowingTrees.
com, and though she's not your traditional gardener, the planting world is definitely growing on her (pun intended!). She's enjoyed digging into plant care and maintenance and growing her plant collection, especially with exotic indoor varieties.
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SIMFEROPOL, Oct 25 – RIA Novosti Crimea. nine0131 On the territory of the Medical Academy named after S.I. Georgievsky KFU planted a unique tree. This was reported by the press service of the academy.
© RIA Novosti Crimea. Alexander Polegenko Tree of a new variety "Albina"
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An unusual plant was found by the head of the Department of Biochemistry of KFU Konstantin Efetov in the city of Simferopol in 2018. After the "find", the discoverer, together with other scientists, studied the plant. A little later, the tree was registered in the world database of varieties in the United States. nine0004
© Photo by the press service of the KFU Medical Academy A tree of a new variety "Albina"
© Photo by the press service of the KFU Medical Academy
The uniqueness of the tree lies in its unique genetic variant, which is found only in the Crimea.
A distinctive feature of the plant is the appearance of white patterns on the leaves due to a violation of the synthesis of the "green" pigment chlorophyll.
© Photo by the press service of the KFU Medical Academy A tree of a new variety "Albina"
© Photo by the press service of the KFU Medical Academy
The tree is a new variety of "Albina" and is now called "Albus" - which means "white" in Latin. Scientists note that this tree has a chance to become the progenitor of this variety all over the world.
10 amazing trees of the Earth - Priroda.SU
Let's continue our acquaintance with the amazing representatives of the Earth's flora. Our article today will be devoted to unusual woody plants.
Basket Tree
Aksel Erlandson turned 6 plane trees planted close to each other into a "basket tree".
Axel has other creations, such as this living arch.
Axel Erlandson has another follower, Peter, who is engaged in similar live art.
Forest tree
The photo below is not a forest, but one single Brazilian Cashew tree, which covers an area of about 8500 square meters! nineTree of life in Bahrain. One single four-century-old acacia tree stands proudly alone in the midst of a lifeless desert.
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Chapel tree
The chapel tree is one of the most famous trees in France. In 1669The abbots du Detroit and du Cerceau erected this chapel on a 500-year-old oak tree. Currently, unfortunately, part of the tree is dead. Every year, fewer and fewer green leaves appear on this mighty oak tree.
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White cotton tree (coarse wood) Prom in Angkor Thom, the capital of the vanished Khmer Empire. This tree, like an octopus, entangles the entrances to the temple. nine0004
Photo sources: http://www.flickr.com/photos/erickeesen and http://travelblog.org in Madagascar. The thickened trunks of these trees are an excellent reservoir for water supplies during a drought. The trunks of some baobabs are so large that they are used by people as dwellings.
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“General Sherman”
“General Sherman” is a giant representative of the Sequoia family, which we have already written about. The height of this “tree general” is 84 meters, and the circumference at the base is 31 meters!
Photo source: http://www. Source photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/moody75 virtual trip to Socotra. The dragon tree presented to your attention in the photo grows in the municipality of Icod de los Vinos in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands. The age of this tree is from 650 to 1500 years. According to legend, this tree appeared after Hercules killed the hundred-headed dragon guarding the garden of the Hesperides.
flickr.com/photos/groovymother has its own name - "El Arbol del Tule". The circumference of the trunk of this giant is 54 meters, and the height is 40 meters. Crown diameter 51 meters. The tree is estimated to weigh 600 tons. nine0004 
