Paper birch is a tall, graceful deciduous tree prized for its distinctive white, papery bark that peels in thin layers. It provides spring catkins, golden fall foliage, and striking winter interest.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–70′ tall × 25–45′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 2aZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 7b
pH Range
4.27.4
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.2 to 7.4
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern North America
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
