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Posted 05/28/2023 in Tree

Betula papyrifera

Paper Birch is easy to spot with its tall trunk marked by unique, white bark that peels off in large, papery rolls that are pink inside.

Post Details

Latin Name
Betula papyrifera
Common Name
Paper Birch
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
50-70 ft
Spread
25-50 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Bronze birch borer, aphids, leaf miner, birch skeletonizer, and dieback

Plant Story

Paper Birch is easy to spot with its tall trunk marked by unique, white bark that peels off in large, papery rolls that are pink inside.

Special Care Instructions

Performs best in northern climates. The tree has attractive white foliage.

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