Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch, Swamp Birch
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
18 - 23m
Width:
14 - 19m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Flooding Tolerance:
Moderate
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
Generally resistant to the bronze birch borer. Other pests include birch leaf miners, birch skeletonizers and aphids.
Management Notes
None of significance