Paper Birch
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A deciduous ornamental tree known for its striking white, peeling bark and graceful, pyramidal habit. Its bright green foliage provides summer interest and turns golden yellow in fall, adding seasonal color. Small catkins appear in early spring, providing subtle texture before leaf emergence. The elegant form and distinctive bark make it ideal as a specimen tree, in woodland gardens, or for naturalistic landscapes.
Valued for ornamental bark, fall color, and low-maintenance growth, it grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Minimal pruning is needed, mainly to remove dead or crossing branches.
| Fall Colour | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Shape | Upright Oval |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Latin Name | Betula papyrifera |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Mature Height ** | 13 Meters - 42 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 10 Meters - 33 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Zone | 2 |
| Native | No |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.