Dahurian Birch vs Korean Maple - TreeTime.ca

Dahurian Birch vs Korean Maple

Betula davurica

Acer pseudosieboldianum

CUSTOM GROW

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

Dahurian Birch
Korean Maple

Dahurian Birch is a rare and interesting ornamental with curling bark. This tree is the first to sprout on bare land and is tolerant of dry, gravelly, and infertile soils. Dahurian Birch can grow in industrial areas or exposed land as long as it has full sunlight.

This tree is ideal for landscaping, ornamental, and ecosystem services.

This tree is not well known, but is a favorite of nursery owners across the country.

The Korean Maple is an ideal accent tree, and is similar in size and shape to the Japanese Maple, but much hardier. The leaves have long, finger-like lobes that turn striking shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn.

It is recommended that pruning be done during the summer after the leaves have fully developed to ensure sap does not "bleed" down the tree.

Dahurian Birch Quick Facts

Korean Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 14 m (45 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 7 m (22 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: large, palmate
Fall colour: vibrant to deep red
Bark: showy grey brown bark that exfoliates as it ages
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: asian black birch