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Cutleaf Weeping Birch vs White Birch (Paper Birch)

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White Birch (Paper Birch)
Cutleaf Weeping Birch

White Birch is a large, attractive deciduous tree. This fast-growing, cold hardy species has distinctive white papery bark that peels in layers, making it a beautiful ornamental or accent tree. White Birch also makes great firewood.

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.

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

Cutleaf Weeping Birch Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: bright yellow
Bark: white, papery, peeling
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch
Other Names: common birch, silver birch, weeping birch