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Yellow Birch

Betula Alleghaniensis

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Overview

The Yellow Birch, Betula alleghaniensis, is a stately deciduous tree known for its shimmery gold-brown bark and yellow autumn foliage. Thriving in zones 3-7, it can grow 60-75 feet tall with a spread of 40-50 feet. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Its grace and size are suited for larger landscapes, offering year-round interest and wildlife support. Hardy and long-lived, it’s an excellent choice for a focal point.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 2–7Type TreeClimate Temperate
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — with a canopy spread of about 40 to 50 feet; offering a seasonal display that underscores its landscape value

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Mature height
60–75 Ft.
Mature width
40–60 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Betulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — this tree earns its common name
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — Its grace and size are suited for larger landscapes, offering year-round interest and wildlife support; tree, image 54
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — especially when backlit by the sun
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — Hardy and long-lived, it‚Äôs an excellent choice for a focal point; known for its distinctive, image 55
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — making it a key shade provider and a stately focal point
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — The bark peels off in fine horizontal strips; tree with gold blooms
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — although it displays commendable adaptability to various soil conditions; gold flowers in the garden
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — tree for full or half; it is relatively slow-growing but long-lived
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — Thriving in zones 3-7, it can grow 60-75 feet tall with a spread of 40-50 feet
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — scientifically named Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — tree with gold blooms
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — this tree earns its common name; preferring slightly acidic, image 60
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — scientifically named Betula alleghaniensis; with a canopy spread of about 40 to 50 feet, image 56
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — Hardy and long-lived, it‚Äôs an excellent choice for a focal point
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Betula Alleghaniensis
Betula Alleghaniensis
Betula Alleghaniensis
Betula Alleghaniensis
Betula Alleghaniensis
Betula Alleghaniensis
Betula Alleghaniensis
Betula Alleghaniensis
Betula Alleghaniensis
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