Paper Birch
Paper Birch or White Birch (Betula papyrifera) is commonly used as a landscape tree for its striking coloration, making it a desirable ornamental. Numerous birds and small mammals eat the buds, catkins, and seeds.
Paper birch is adapted to a variety of soils. It grows best in well-drained acid, sandy or silty loam, in cold soil temperatures and ample moisture. It is not tolerant of drought, compacted soils, or areas with high air temperatures. This species grows best in full sunlight and is very shade intolerant. It is fast growing but short lived.
Growth Rate: Rapid
Soils: Sand, Loam
Moisture: Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun, Part Sun
Mature Height: 50-70 ft.
Mature Spread: 25-60 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: High
Uses: Ornamental, birds, wildlife, naturalizing
Paper Birch or White Birch (Betula papyrifera) is commonly used as a landscape tree for its striking coloration, making it a desirable ornamental. Numerous birds and small mammals eat the buds, catkins, and seeds.
Paper birch is adapted to a variety of soils. It grows best in well-drained acid, sandy or silty loam, in cold soil temperatures and ample moisture. It is not tolerant of drought, compacted soils, or areas with high air temperatures. This species grows best in full sunlight and is very shade intolerant. It is fast growing but short lived.
Growth Rate: Rapid
Soils: Sand, Loam
Moisture: Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun, Part Sun
Mature Height: 50-70 ft.
Mature Spread: 25-60 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: High
Uses: Ornamental, birds, wildlife, naturalizing
Paper Birch or White Birch (Betula papyrifera) is commonly used as a landscape tree for its striking coloration, making it a desirable ornamental. Numerous birds and small mammals eat the buds, catkins, and seeds.
Paper birch is adapted to a variety of soils. It grows best in well-drained acid, sandy or silty loam, in cold soil temperatures and ample moisture. It is not tolerant of drought, compacted soils, or areas with high air temperatures. This species grows best in full sunlight and is very shade intolerant. It is fast growing but short lived.
Growth Rate: Rapid
Soils: Sand, Loam
Moisture: Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun, Part Sun
Mature Height: 50-70 ft.
Mature Spread: 25-60 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: High
Uses: Ornamental, birds, wildlife, naturalizing