Paper birch
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1Will it grow where I live?
Paper birch is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 20 m
- Spread
- 5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 120 years
- First yield
- after 12 years
- Hardiness
- zone 3–7
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.6 – 7.6
Uses
Origin & habitat
Woodlands, mostly on slopes, at pond edges, streams and swamps etc. Occurring on a wide variety of soil conditions, although the best specimens are found in well-drained sandy loam soils.
Frequently asked questions
Paper birch: how big does it get?
Paper birch (Betula papyrifera) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 20 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 5 m. Growth is medium.
Paper birch: what site does it need?
Paper birch tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.6 and 7.6.
Paper birch: is it hardy?
Paper birch is listed as hardy in zone 3–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Paper birch: will it grow in Central Europe?
Paper birch is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
Paper birch: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Paper birch are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Paper birch: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 4/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 1/10.
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