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Yellow Birch

Betula alleghaniensis

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Yellow Birch is a large and valuable hardwood species in northeastern North America. The bark on its limbs and young trunks is silvery-yellowish in colour, hence the name. This tree prefers to grow in cool regions with damp or saturated soil.

Yellow Birch can be tapped for syrup, like Sugar Maple. Although the sap has less sugar content, it flows in greater quantity than maple trees.

Yellow Birch Quick Facts

Zone: 3a

Height: 18 m (60 ft)

Spread: 11 m (35 ft)

Light: full sun

Moisture: normal, wet

Growth rate: medium

Life span: long

Suckering: low

Maintenance: low

Pollution tolerance: medium

Fall colour: bright yellow

Bark: shiny yellow to grey silver peels in curly strips, becomes reddish brown when older

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: yes

Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PE

Other Names: golden birch

Tags: Accent Trees, All Items, Birch, Deciduous Trees, Feature Trees, Interesting Foliage, Native North America Plants, Winter Interest

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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