Betula lenta
Also known as:
Sweet Birch
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Growing Conditions
Soil Needs:
adaptable, well-drained
Water Needs:
regular
Sun Exposure:
sun, part sun, part shade
Features
Foliage:
deciduous
Wildlife:
deer resistant
Descriptions of Betula lenta
A "truly handsome" species (to 75') in shape ; density, ; for its beautifully smooth, mahogany-colored, cherry-like bark; strong evergreen aroma pervades the leaves ; twigs; "the best... for fall color" (Wyman). Sun-PSh/Med
