Cutleaf Weeping Birch vs Bog Birch - TreeTime.ca

Cutleaf Weeping Birch vs Bog Birch

Betula pendula laciniata

Betula pumila

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Cutleaf Weeping Birch
Bog Birch

Cutleaf Weeping Birch is a tall, deciduous cultivar known for its pronounced weeping branches and ferny green leaves.

It features showy, peeling white bark and brilliant yellow leaves in the fall. Cutleaf Weeping Birch makes an exceptional accent tree for suburban yards.

If you are attracted to this tree, also look at the European White Birch which is similar.

Bog Birch is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to North America. It thrives in wetlands, riparian zones, and boreal forests, and can be found as far north as the Arctic Circle—making it one of the few woody plants to grow in such extreme climates.

In Western Canada, it is especially common in moist lowlands, along streambanks, and in peatlands. Beyond its ecological role in stabilizing soils and supporting wildlife, Bog Birch is frequently used in reclamation and restoration projects due to its resilience and ability to establish quickly in disturbed or degraded landscapes.

Note: We use Bog Birch for Betula pumila. This species is also known by many other common names, including Dwarf Birch, Swamp Birch, and others. Please confirm the scientific name to ensure you are ordering the correct plant.

Cutleaf Weeping Birch Quick Facts

Bog Birch Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Fall colour: bright yellow
Fall colour: red-orange
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: common birch, silver birch, weeping birch
Other Names: dwarf birch, low birch, scrub birch, swamp birch