White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Bog Birch - TreeTime.ca

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Bog Birch

Betula papyrifera

Betula pumila

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White Birch (Paper Birch)
Bog 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.

Dwarf Birch, also known as Bog Birch for its common occurrence in wet areas, is a small deciduous shrub native to North America.

Found growing up into the arctic circle, this is one of the few trees that grows that far north.

Common in riparian zones and boreal forests across Western Canada. It is a common reclamation species.

This species is often used by local artisans to twist into shapes like willow and make decorative hearts, circles, etc.

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

Bog Birch Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: red-orange
Bark: white, papery, peeling
Seeds: located within the catkins
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Other Names: american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch
Other Names: dwarf birch, low birch, scrub birch, swamp birch