Betula papyrifera 'Renci' [sold as Renaissance Reflection®]
Renaissance Reflection Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera ′Renci′ [sold as Renaissance Reflection®] - Overall Tree Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Brown;green (Spring; male catkins, 2-4" long, not ornamentally important;female catkins, 1-1.25" long, not ornamentally important)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Summer foliage); Yellow (Fall; attractive, clear yellow)
 Stem Notes:
Long black lenticels, V-shaped black marks at branch connection, white bark does not peel much.
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Small winged nutlet; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
50-70 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-25 feet
 Bloom Times:
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 Soil Notes:
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; lower surface is pubescent on veination. Buds are brown-black, glossy, imbricate, and pointed. Bark is chalky white and exfoliating.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Backdrop 30
  • Groupings 211
  • Specimen 630
  • Fall Color 238
  • Fast Growth Rate 229
  • Notable Bark 168

    • Additional Information

    Betula papyrifera 'Renci' is faster growing and more heat resistant than the straight species. This tree requires full sun and is not suitable for poor or polluted city conditions.

    When Betula papyrifera 'Renci' [sold as Renaissance Reflection®] has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    13 Betula papyrifera 'Renci' [sold as Renaissance Reflection®] found

    Building Map...

    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12015_00034*ATSS
    22015_00036*ATSS
    32015_00042*ATSS
    42015_00041*ATSS
    52015_00038*ATSS
    6ORIG_9610*APSYC
    7ORIG_9609*APSYC
    82015_00039*ATSS
    92015_00040*ATSS
    10ORIG_9608*APSYC
    112015_00037*ATSS
    12ORIG_0181*AFWLR
    132015_00035*ATSS

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