Paper Birch
$19.00 – $48.00
- Distinctive peeling bark
- Noticeable fall color
- Good for wildlife
- Deer tolerant
- Seedling height: 18″-24″
Height: 50ft-70ft
Spread: 25ft-60ft
Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Medium-Wet
Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay
Growth Rate: Moderate-Fast
Description
Paper Birch | |||
Description | Paper birch (Betula papyrifera), also known as canoe or white birch, is a deciduous tree. A great ornamental tree that also provides excellent habitat. Paper birch has distinct bark. When mature, the bark is a bright white that flakes over pinkish inner bark. This tree provides habitat for birds, mammals, and butterflies. Young paper birch is susceptible to deer pressure. | ||
Size
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Height | 50 – 70 ft. | |
Spread | 25 – 50 ft. | ||
Growth rate | Fast | ||
Needs
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Sun | Full sun to shade | |
Water use | High | ||
Soil | Moist, fertile soils | ||
Bloom & Fruit
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Bloom time | April | |
Bloom color | Yellow, green, brown | ||
Fruit type | Samara | ||
Edible/Inedible | Inedible | ||
Nativeness | Native | ||
Benefits | Ornamental, good for wildlife, erosion control, fall foliage | ||
Climate Change Hardiness | Medium adaptability (US Forest Service) |
Additional information
Amount | 5, 10, 25, 50 |
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