Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Betulaceae |
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| Genus | Betula |
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| Species | papyrifera |
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| Common Name | paper birch |
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| iTree Code | BEPA |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: upright, narrow or pyramidal crown |
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| Height | 70 feet |
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| Spread | 35 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | green, doubly serrate edges, leaf base - symmetrical, rounded, pointed tip |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | young- reddish with lenticels; then white peeling bark; then white with black furrows |
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| Bud | red/brown, pointed with overlapping scales |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | slender, red/brown with lenticels |
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| Flower | catkins; male: performed (year before) at twig end; female broader and upright; male and female on the same tree (monoecious) |
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| Fruit | paper cone containing small, circular winged nutlet |
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| Fall Color | yellow |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| 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 |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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