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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 2–7Type TreeClimate Temperate
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — Known for its rapid growth and cold hardiness, image 25

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Betulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — it is an excellent choice for creating visual interest and seasonal contrast in landscapes
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) — is a deciduous tree renowned for its distinctive white bark that peels in paper-like layers
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — It grows 50-70 feet tall with a 35-foot spread
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — may be necessary to maintain its health and beauty; the Paper Birch exhibits a graceful
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — Preferring zones 2-6, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained acidic soils
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — like the bronze birch borer; known for its rapid growth and cold hardiness
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — tree for full or half; note that periodic monitoring for pests
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — or as a focal point in residential yards; the Paper Birch exhibits a graceful
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — like the bronze birch borer
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — Known for its rapid growth and cold hardiness, image 46
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — with a lifespan of 30 to 40 years
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