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Paper Birch

Betula Papyrifera

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Overview

The Paper Birch, or Betula papyrifera, is a striking deciduous tree famed for its peeling white bark and yellow fall foliage. It grows 50-70 feet tall with a 35-foot spread. Preferring zones 2-6, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained acidic soils. Known for its rapid growth and cold hardiness, it is an excellent choice for creating visual interest and seasonal contrast in landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 2–7Climate Temperate
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — is a striking deciduous tree famed for its peeling white bark and yellow fall foliage

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Betulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — It grows 50-70 feet tall with a 35-foot spread; the Paper Birch exhibits a graceful, image 44
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — Preferring zones 2-6, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained acidic soils; note that, image 45
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — Known for its rapid growth and cold hardiness, image 46
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — it is an excellent choice for creating visual interest and seasonal contrast in landscapes; the Paper Birch, image 47
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — The Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera); note that periodic monitoring for pests, image 48
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — also known as the White Birch or Canoe Birch; known for its rapid growth and cold hardiness, image 49
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — with a lifespan of 30 to 40 years; the Paper Birch exhibits a graceful, image 56
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — is a deciduous tree renowned for its distinctive white bark that peels in paper-like layers; the Paper Birch, image 50
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — providing year-round visual interest; note that periodic monitoring for pests, image 51
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — with a spread of 30 to 40 feet at maturity; known for its rapid growth and cold hardiness, image 52
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — the Paper Birch exhibits a graceful, image 53
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — This tree thrives in hardiness zones 2 through 6; note that periodic monitoring for pests, image 54

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