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paper birch

paper birch

Betula papyrifera

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 2aZone 7b

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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
Family
Betulaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern North America

Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with