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Species: Betula papyrifera

(bet'you-lah pap-i-riff'er-ah)

Betula papyrifera

Paper Birch; Canoe Birch; White Birch

Found on Course Walks

Birch, Larch, Magnolias and Nut Trees at Arboretum

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

50' - 70' (spread 30' - 60')

Deciduous

pyramidal to oval/rounded; single or multi-stem tree

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

3a

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Not drought tolerant.

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Susceptible to bronze birch borer and leaf miners. Renaissance series of cultivars are purportedly less susceptible to Bronze Birch Borer

Bare Root Transplanting

Moderately difficult

Other

Native to North America, Labrador to British Columbia, and northern US; transplants easily B & B

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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