White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Bebbs Willow - TreeTime.ca

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Bebbs Willow

Betula papyrifera

Salix bebbiana

White Birch (Paper Birch)
Bebbs Willow

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.

This large shrub is native to all of Canada and most of the United States. Its leaves are green on the top and grey on the bottom, and it produces catkin based flowers and non-edible fruit which appears very similar to a group of pine needles.

Bebb's Willow is foraged for by many species including elk, hares, beavers and various birds. It is commonly used to prevent erosion and protect aquatic environments due to its preference for shady, moist environments.

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

Bebbs Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Bark: white, papery, peeling
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch
Other Names: beak willow, diamond willow, livid willow, long-beaked willow, smooth bebb willow, smooth gray willow