Betula papyrifera

North America.

Pyramidal.

The shoots of Betula papyrifera are red-brown in colour.

The deciduous leaves of the Paper birch are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Paper birch turns bright yellow in autumn.

White, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The light yellow flowers of Paper birch appear in catkins in April.

Betula papyrifera is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny position.

The Paper birch has good frost hardiness.

Betula papyrifera thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).