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Taxonomy
| Family | Betulaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Betula |
| Species | papyrifera |
| Common Name | paper birch |
| iTree Code | BEPA |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: upright, narrow or pyramidal crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 70 feet |
| Spread | 35 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | green, doubly serrate edges, leaf base - symmetrical, rounded, pointed tip | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | young- reddish with lenticels; then white peeling bark; then white with black furrows | ||
| Bud | red/brown, pointed with overlapping scales | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | slender, red/brown with lenticels | ||
| Flower | catkins; male: performed (year before) at twig end; female broader and upright; male and female on the same tree (monoecious) | ||
| Fruit | paper cone containing small, circular winged nutlet | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
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| Min | 2a | Min | 4.1 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 6b | Max | 7.4 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | Low | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |