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Fargo Dakota Pinnacle Birch
Betula platyphylla 'Fargo'
Dakota Pinnacle Birch
In stock · from $479.99
A fantastic new introduction from North Dakota that's hardier than the species; smooth white bark, spire-like columnar habit of growth, quite dense, great for skyline articulation; insect resistant and drought tolerant. Golden fall foliage.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-16.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Fargo Dakota Pinnacle Birch get?
About 30-40' tall and 10' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Fargo Dakota Pinnacle Birch need?
Full Sun.
How much water does Fargo Dakota Pinnacle Birch need?
Moderate to Heavy water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Fargo Dakota Pinnacle Birch grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Fargo Dakota Pinnacle Birch in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $479.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Fargo Dakota Pinnacle Birch wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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