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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