Cut Leaf Silver Birch

Question

My 2 year old cut leaf silver birch has developed some very large leaves on a couple of the branches. Is there something wrong with it

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. It sounds like new, healthy growth. However, if this is growth that originates from the base of the tree and is not weeping in nature, then it could be a shoot from the root stock. If this is the case, it should be removed.

This article will explain tree reversion:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/can-grafted-trees-revert-to-their-root-stock.htm

In the meantime, these articles will help you with the care of Birch trees:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/birch