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

Betula papyrifera ′Renci′ [sold as Renaissance Reflection®] - Overall Tree Habit

Family:

Betulaceae (Birch Family) 28

Genus:

Betula (Birch) 12

Plant Type:

Tree 569

Growth Forms:

Upright 574

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 2 52

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 839

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

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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.

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Parts and Problems of Birch

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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.

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Overall Tree Habit

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

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

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2015_00034*A	TSS
2	2015_00036*A	TSS
3	2015_00042*A	TSS
4	2015_00041*A	TSS
5	2015_00038*A	TSS
6	ORIG_9610*A	PSYC
7	ORIG_9609*A	PSYC
8	2015_00039*A	TSS
9	2015_00040*A	TSS
10	ORIG_9608*A	PSYC
11	2015_00037*A	TSS
12	ORIG_0181*A	FWLR
13	2015_00035*A	TSS
14	2025_00069*A	WDCT
15	2025_00069*B	WDCT
16	2025_00069*C	WDCT
17	2025_00069*D	WDCT
18	2025_00069*E	WDCT
19	2025_00069*F	WDCT
20	2025_00069*G	WDCT