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    • Photo of Betula alleghaniensis foliage by Anneli Salo

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    Also Known As

    • Yellow Birch

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 40'
    • W: 20'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Betula alleghaniensis plant details

    Betula alleghaniensis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula alleghaniensis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT wide, 40 FT tall
    Uses: distinctive bark, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula alleghaniensis

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    As one of the largest of the Eastern hardwoods, it has been an important timber tree; however, its shiny, smooth, amber-colored bark, which peels prettily, makes it a handsome ornamental also. S-PSh/W-M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Betula alleghaniensis plant

    How to Grow Betula alleghaniensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis

    aka Betula albo-sinensis, Betula albosinensis, Betula albosinensis 'Septentrionalis', Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis, Chinese Red Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 30'-40'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis by Sten Porse
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    Betula 'Edinburgh'

    aka White stemmed Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10'-50'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Betula 'Edinburgh' foliage by plant lust
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    Betula nigra Heritage

    Scientific Name: Betula nigra 'Cully'

    aka Betula nigra 'Cully' Heritage®, Betula nigra 'Heritage', Betula nigra Heritage®, Cully River Birch, Heritage River Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 25'-40'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Betula nigra Heritage form by Bob Gutowski
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    Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

    aka Betula pendula 'Cutleaf', Cutleaf European White Birch, Cutleaf Weeping Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Laciniata' foliage by Kurt Stueber
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    Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749

    aka Betula pendula 'Trost's Dwarf', Trost's Dwarf European White Birch

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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