White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Water Birch (Red Birch) - TreeTime.ca

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Water Birch (Red Birch)

Betula papyrifera

Betula occidentalis

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White Birch (Paper Birch)
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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.

Water Birch, also known as Red Birch, is a waterside plant native to western North America. This multi-stemmed species is ideal for wetlands. It tolerates being planted in heavy clay and wet soil conditions.

This tree grows small enough for yards with limited space.

It is an attractive ornamental with reddish non-peeling bark.

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White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

Water Birch (Red Birch) Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Bark: white, papery, peeling
Bark: non-peeling, shiny, reddish brown and marked with white horizontal streaks
Seeds: located within the catkins
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, PE
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, YT, NT, NU
Other Names: american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch
Other Names: red birch