Water Birch (Red Birch) vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Water Birch (Red Birch) vs Blue Beech

Betula occidentalis

Carpinus caroliniana

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Blue Beech

Water Birch, also known as Red Birch, is a waterside plant native to western North America. This multi-stemmed species is ideal for wetlands. It tolerates being planted in heavy clay and wet soil conditions.

This tree grows small enough for yards with limited space.

It is an attractive ornamental with reddish non-peeling bark.

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Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Water Birch (Red Birch) Quick Facts

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Bark: non-peeling, shiny, reddish brown and marked with white horizontal streaks
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: red birch