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White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Amur Cherry
Prunus maackii
Betula papyrifera
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.
This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.
Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.
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.
Amur Cherry Quick Facts
White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts
Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)