Betula papyrifera
White Birch, Paper Birch, Canoe Birch
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 21m
Width:
7 - 15m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
2, 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:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Residential
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
Indication that this species is more resistant to the bronze birch borer compared to Betula pendula, although it is still affected. Other pests include birch leaf miners, birch skeletonizers and aphids.
Management Notes
Can be multi-stemmed or single trunk