Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera

Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) is a fast-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 2-6, that matures to about 50-70 ft × 25-50 ft. It does best in part shade with high water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect brown and green blooms in spring. It attracts butterflies, moths and pollinators, stands up well to deer, poor soil and wet soil.

USDA zones

2-6

Sun

Part shade

Water

High

Mature size

50-70 ft × 25-50 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

High

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Foliage

Green

Bloom color

Brown, Green

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Butterflies, Moths, Pollinators

Tough against

Deer, Poor soil, Wet soil

Native to

North America