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

Betula papyrifera ′Renci′ [sold as Renaissance Reflection®] - Fall Color
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Brown;green (Spring; male catkins, 2-4" long, not ornamentally important;female catkins, 1-1.25" long, not ornamentally important)
 Foliage:
Green (Summer foliage); Yellow (Fall; attractive, clear yellow)
 Fruit:
Brown (Small nutlet; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
50-70 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-25 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; lower surface is pubescent on veination. Buds are brown-black, glossy, imbricate, and pointed. Bark is chalky white and exfoliating.
 Special Characteristics:
  • Backdrop 28
  • Groupings 190
  • Specimen 602
  • Bark 161
  • Fast Growth Rate 228
  • Fall Color 214

    • 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
    122015_00035*ATSS
    132021_00084*AFWLR

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