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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

Cultivars 

Renci