Betula papyriferaIndiana NativeIndiana Native
Paper Birch
Other Common Names: Canoe Birtch, White Birch

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Flower Notes:
Long, greenish catkins
 Foliage Notes:
Dark green summer foliage, changing to yellow in fall
 Stem Notes:
Smooth or somewhat hairy
 Fruit Notes:
Small tan or light brown nutlet
 Ultimate Height:
50-70' feet
 Ultimate Spread:
25-35' feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers well-drained, acidic, moist, sandy or silt loams
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Parts and Problems of Birch
  Special Characteristics:
  • Native 172

    • Additional Information

    Northwest Indiana marks the natural southern limit of its range.

    Other plants like this Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch)

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