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Betula populifolia

Gray Birch, Wire Birch

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

6 - 12m

Width:

3 - 6m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Tolerant

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

Highly susceptible to the bronze birch borer. Other pests include birch leaf miners, birch skeletonizers and aphids.

Management Notes

Can develop chlorosis in high pH soils

Cultivars 

Whitespire