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White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Black Spruce
Betula papyrifera
Picea mariana
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.
Black Spruce is a medium-sized coniferous tree that tolerates wet ground better than most spruces. It has a characteristic straight trunk and a narrow crown.
White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts
Black Spruce Quick Facts
Lowest Price:
$1.49
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SAVE UP TO 75%
Lowest Price:
$1.29
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SAVE UP TO 71%
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
slow
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Bark:
white, papery, peeling
Cones:
dark purple
Seeds:
located within the catkins
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Other Names:
american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch
Other Names:
bog spruce, canadian spruce, double spruce, eastern spruce, shorleaf black spruce, swamp spruce