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White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Betula papyrifera

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Kentucky Coffeetree
White Birch (Paper Birch)

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

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.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none

Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

Bark: white, papery, peeling
Seeds: located within the catkins
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


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