Betula papyrifera 'Uenci' [sold as Renaissance Upright™]
Renaissance Upright Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera ′Uenci′ [sold as Renaissance Upright™] - Overall Tree

Family:

Betulaceae (Birch Family) 27

Genus:

Betula (Birch) 12

Plant Type:

Tree 581

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 807

Flowers:

Brown;green (Spring; male catkins, 2-4" long, not ornamentally important;female catkins, 1-1.25" long, not ornamentally important)

Foliage:

Green (Summer; moderately glossy); Yellow (Fall; attractive, clear yellow)

Fruit:

Brown (Small nutlet; not ornamentally important)

Ultimate Height:

45-60 feet

Ultimate Spread:

15-20 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil:

Prefers moist, well drained acidic soils, but is somewhat adaptable

Range:

Cultivated origin

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Leaves are alternate, simple, doubly and coarsely serrate, ovate, and 2-4" long by 1.3-2.6" wide. The upper surface is glabrous and semi-glossy; lower surface is pubescent on veination. Buds are brown-black, glossy, imbricate, and pointed.

Special Characteristics:

Additional Information

Betula papyrifera 'Uenci' is narrow and pyramidal in form and with a strong central leader. This tree performs best in colder climates, requires full sun, and is not suitable for poor or polluted city conditions.

Plant Photo Gallery

Overall Tree

Bark

Buds

Buds & Catkins

Old Catkin

Winter Habit

Buds

Catkin

Buds

Bark

Winter Canopy

14 Betula papyrifera 'Uenci' [sold as Renaissance Upright™] found

Building Map...

= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	ORIG_8815*A	OWEN
2	ORIG_8813*A	OWEN
3	ORIG_8754*A	DAUC
4	ORIG_8814*A	OWEN
5	ORIG_9099*A	HARR
6	ORIG_9100*A	HARR
7	ORIG_9098*A	HARR
8	ORIG_8816*A	OWEN
9	ORIG_8755*A	DAUC
10	ORIG_8812*A	OWEN
11	2023_00045*A	OWEN
12	2023_00045*B	OWEN
13	2023_00045*C	OWEN
14	2023_00045*D	OWEN