Any tree of the genus Betula, in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family Fagaceae. These are generally slender, fast-growing trees that have thin bark (often peeling) and bears catkins. Birch trees grow chiefly in north temperate regions, some reaching the northern limit of tree growth.
Birch Jacquemontii (Betula utilis var. 'Jacquemontii')
This birch is also known as white-barked Himalayan Birch that is most noted for its white bark. Pyramidal form with green foliage that turns golden-yellow in Fall. Young trees will have rich brown that quickly matures to white. In Spring you will get draping catkins (male) yellowish-brown & green (female). Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. This tree is grown as a single stem or multi-stem (clump) form as it matures peeling bark adds interest year round. Likes moist to wet, well-drained soil conditions. Moderate to fast growing tree.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 30-40' Tall & 20-25' Wide (Possibly mature to 60-70' Tall)
Deer Resistant: Yes
This birch is also known as white-barked Himalayan Birch that is most noted for its white bark. Pyramidal form with green foliage that turns golden-yellow in Fall. Young trees will have rich brown that quickly matures to white. In Spring you will get draping catkins (male) yellowish-brown & green (female). Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. This tree is grown as a single stem or multi-stem (clump) form as it matures peeling bark adds interest year round. Likes moist to wet, well-drained soil conditions. Moderate to fast growing tree.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 30-40' Tall & 20-25' Wide (Possibly mature to 60-70' Tall)
Deer Resistant: Yes
Birch Paper Canoe (Betula papyrifera) Native
Medium to fast growth rate with white smooth bark that peels once mature. The green double serrated leaves turning yellow in the fall. Likes moderate moist soil but has some drought tolerance. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. Great in your front yard showing year round interest from the leaves to the bark. This tree can be found in both single stem or multi-stem (clump) form.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 50-70' Tall & 35' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Medium to fast growth rate with white smooth bark that peels once mature. The green double serrated leaves turning yellow in the fall. Likes moderate moist soil but has some drought tolerance. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. Great in your front yard showing year round interest from the leaves to the bark. This tree can be found in both single stem or multi-stem (clump) form.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 50-70' Tall & 35' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Birch River Dura Heat (Betula nigra 'BNMTF')
Moderate to fast growing pyramidal form with dark glossy green leaves that turn yellow in fall. As a young tree the bark is a brown that opens into a attractive mixes of creams & tan colors & matures to dark tan-brown. More heat & drought resistant than other river birches but still prefers moist to wet well-drained soils. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. This tree is excellent as a focal point or as a shade tree in your landscape. This tree can be found in both single stem or multi-stem (clump) form.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 40-50' Tall & 30' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Moderate to fast growing pyramidal form with dark glossy green leaves that turn yellow in fall. As a young tree the bark is a brown that opens into a attractive mixes of creams & tan colors & matures to dark tan-brown. More heat & drought resistant than other river birches but still prefers moist to wet well-drained soils. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. This tree is excellent as a focal point or as a shade tree in your landscape. This tree can be found in both single stem or multi-stem (clump) form.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 40-50' Tall & 30' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Birch River Heritage (Betula nigra 'Cully')
Moderate to fast growing pyramidal form with light green leave that turn yellow in fall. As a young tree the bark is a reddish-brown that turns to cream, orange, pinkish-tan that matures to a dark tan/brown. Drought resistant when its an established tree but still prefers moist to wet well-drained soils. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. This tree is excellent as a focal point or as a shade tree in your landscape. This tree can be found in both single stem or multi-stem (clump) form.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 40-60' Tall & 40' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Moderate to fast growing pyramidal form with light green leave that turn yellow in fall. As a young tree the bark is a reddish-brown that turns to cream, orange, pinkish-tan that matures to a dark tan/brown. Drought resistant when its an established tree but still prefers moist to wet well-drained soils. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. This tree is excellent as a focal point or as a shade tree in your landscape. This tree can be found in both single stem or multi-stem (clump) form.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 40-60' Tall & 40' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Birch River Little King (Betula nigra 'Little King' Fox Valley)
A fast growing dense, compact, multi-stemmed cultivar that grows to only 10' tall with a 12' spread. As a young tree it has brownish- orange bark that will grow to exfoliate into a light brown tan showy bark. Likes moist to wet soils. Perfect for smaller gardens or wherever space is limited, ideal in minimal-care landscapes, where the compact, low-branching form works as an accent or in groups to create a natural hedge or screen.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 8-10' Tall & 9-12' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
A fast growing dense, compact, multi-stemmed cultivar that grows to only 10' tall with a 12' spread. As a young tree it has brownish- orange bark that will grow to exfoliate into a light brown tan showy bark. Likes moist to wet soils. Perfect for smaller gardens or wherever space is limited, ideal in minimal-care landscapes, where the compact, low-branching form works as an accent or in groups to create a natural hedge or screen.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 8-10' Tall & 9-12' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Birch Whitespire (Betula populifolia 'Whitespire')
A fast growing, upright pyramidal form, cultivar of the grey birch that can be grown with a single stem or multi-stem(clump). This birch does not exfoliate or peel its white bark and has green leaves turning yellow in the fall. Grown in medium to wet well drained soils. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. Great in your front yard showing year round interest from the leaves to the bark.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 25-40' Tall & 20' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
A fast growing, upright pyramidal form, cultivar of the grey birch that can be grown with a single stem or multi-stem(clump). This birch does not exfoliate or peel its white bark and has green leaves turning yellow in the fall. Grown in medium to wet well drained soils. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. Great in your front yard showing year round interest from the leaves to the bark.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 25-40' Tall & 20' Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Birch Weeping Youngii (Betula pendula 'Youngii')
A unique, European, moderate growing tree with handsome white bark that produces catkins in the spring. The dark green serrated leaves turn a warm yellow in fall. This tree can be trained to be serpentine at a young age with a natural weeping habit. Likes moist soils but tolerates wet soils. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. Great as an accent tree in garden or in its own bed in your landscape.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 15-25' Tall & Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
A unique, European, moderate growing tree with handsome white bark that produces catkins in the spring. The dark green serrated leaves turn a warm yellow in fall. This tree can be trained to be serpentine at a young age with a natural weeping habit. Likes moist soils but tolerates wet soils. Best time to prune is late summer, Do NOT prune when the sap is running. Great as an accent tree in garden or in its own bed in your landscape.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Tree
Sunlight: Full Sun
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Bloom Time: Spring
Average Size: 15-25' Tall & Wide
Deer Resistant: Yes