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    Betula papyrifera

    Also Known As

    • Paper Birch
    • Paperbark Birch

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 45'-70'
    • W: 20'-35'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Betula papyrifera plant details

    Betula papyrifera is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula papyrifera

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 35 FT - wide, 45 FT - 70 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai, distinctive bark, fall color, peeling bark, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula papyrifera

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is the tree of the famous peeling white "canoe" bark, the stunning bark develops dramatic black markings on mature specimens; this U.S. and Canada native is one of the best birches with its strong pyramidal 50-70' habit, handsome foliage and bright-yellow fall color; it's a useful edible too: the inner bark can be eaten as a 'famine food' and the sap can be drank, made into birch beer or boiled down for syrup. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Paper Birch is a shade and ornamental tree with distinctive, white peeling bark for year-round interest. The Paper Birch is also grown for its golden fall color.  Can grow up to 2 feet per year.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    A fast growing oval tree. The bark becomes creamy white by the third or fourth year, considered to be on of the whitest of the birches. It will peel to expose a reddish orange inner bark as the tree matures. The dark green foliage turns yellow in the fall. Growth Rate fast

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Betula papyrifera plant

    How to Grow Betula papyrifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • 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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