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Betula papyrifera
Paper Birch
     
  
     
Smooth reddish bark turns creamy white and peels upon maturity. Tolerates varying soil and water conditions. Excellent for landscape use in both single and clump form. Extremely resistant to bronze birch borer.
 
Growth Rate:  Medium/Rapid
Maximum Height: 50-70 ft.
Maximum Width: 25-35 ft.
Zone: 1-6
Type: Native
Flower Color: Catkins
Flower Time: April/May
   Plant Type:  Deciduous
Growth Habit:  Tree
Water Req.:  Medium-Wet
Light Req.:  Partial
Soil Req.:  Light-Medium
Plant Catalog classifications
Water Requirements (H20)
Wet = Saturate, withstands flood
Medium = Moist, requires good drainage
Dry = Drought tolerant, minimal water		 Soil Types
Light = sandy
Medium = loam
Heavy = clay