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Betula papyrifera 'Chickadee'

Chickadee Birch

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

9 - 12m

Width:

6 - 8m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

2

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:

Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

Native to Central Canada:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes