Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera

Plant Category: trees

Light Conditions:

Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions:

Moist

Chinook Exposure:

Full Exposure

Size:

33' T & 23' W

Bloom Period:

June - July

Bloom Colour:

Small Green Catkins

Growth Habit:

In a mulched bed, can grow 2-3' per season.

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wright Nursery

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $6.25

Seeds Per Package: 20

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: This single stemmed tree grows up to 10m tall. The younger branches show a deep bronze colour while the older wood turns white. Small fine-textured leaves give a mottled shade. With catkins that are desired by our winter birds, and a bright yellow fall colour, this is a wonderful four-season plant.

Found in Nature: Found in Foothills and Aspen parkland.

Distribution: Seed sourced around Exshaw/Canmore region.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.