Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Betula n. 'Little King', 1 by Decumbent

Decumbent wrote:
I've only seen A. grandidentatum (and, yes, it's a great name), at the Morton and at Spring Grove. I didn't get a good picture either place, but here is the one I've got. I should mention that this tree was infested with forest tent caterpillars this spring, but so was everything else, so I don't think it's an indication that this tree is especially prone to problems. But worries like that are always in the back of my mind when one takes a plant out of a place like the Rocky Mountains and puts them in a place like the Midwest. Nevertheless, if the plant is performing okay in Chicago or Cincinnati, it's probably worth a try in Michigan or Maine, particularly in dryer spots.

Scott