Paper Birch

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Botanical name: Betula papyrifera Type: Tree Bloom colour: Yellow brown to green Bloom time: April - May Sun requirement: Full sun to part sun Height: Up to 40m tall Spread: Canopy is often less wide than tall Soil moisture: Moist to Wet. Will tolerate some drought once established but will shed its leaves if it stays too dry. Ideal habitat: Paper birch grows in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained. It's often abundant in the wild on rolling upland terrain and floodplain sites, but can also be found on open slopes, swamp margins, and even in bogs. These trees don't do well in nutrient-poor soils. Features: A relatively fast-growing tree species that provides habitat opportunities for wildlife. It's an important winter food source for mammals such as deer and rabbits. Its seeds also attract birds. Characteristic white, peeling bark adds some interest to the landscape. Garden with native plants in the Fraser Valley today! Show more