--- title: Are Your Birches Suffering From Summer Heat? description: Birches Suffering From Summer Heat image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745726961-jpg/blog-files/11661486776_881bf82f1e_z-300x225.jpg --- # Are Your Birches Suffering From Summer Heat? Jul 14, 2014 10:38:25 AM It seems natural to assume since trees reemerge from their dormancy due to the warmer spring weather, they would continue to thrive during the heat of summer. But that isn't always true especially when it comes to birch trees. While [fast-growing birch trees ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/find-plant-a-healthy-tree/)are quite popular because of their gorgeous fall colors, birches suffering from summer heat can have their health severely affected. [![Birches Suffering From Summer Heat](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745726961-jpg/blog-files/11661486776_881bf82f1e_z-300x225.jpg?width=300&height=225&name=11661486776_881bf82f1e_z-300x225.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745726961-jpg/blog-files/11661486776_881bf82f1e_z-300x225.jpg) Source: Flickr Birches have a [wide spreading and far reaching root system](http://www.treecaretips.org/Seasonal/Birches_and_heat.htm) that needs systematic and uniform watering. Because of the size of their root span, they frequently reach far beyond what is known as the "drip line." When it rains and water drips off the edge of the tree's canopy, a drip line is formed, allowing root systems to get moisture. Including birches in a lawn with a well-defined irrigation system increases their chances, as the water is evenly distributed around the outside of this drip line. 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