Betula papyrifera
Paper Birch,
White Birch
NY Ecotype (grown from seed)
*Seedling stock expected by 2026
Deciduous hardwood tree; fast growing; mature trees 50-75ft tall on average
Monoecious—both male and female catkins form on the same tree; male catkins form in summer, last through winter, and release pollen in spring; female catkins form in autumn; leaves becomes bright yellow in fall; winged seeds begin to drop in fall
Easily identifiable by its white, peeling, papery bark; tree cavities and exfoliating bark used at roost sites for bats and nest sites for woodpeckers; moose browse on foliage and twigs
Seeds are sought after by birds including ducks, juncos, blue jays, the tufted titmouse, and more; sap eaten by yellow-bellied sapsuckers
Host plant to many moths and butterflies including the Luna Moth and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Paper Birch,
White Birch
NY Ecotype (grown from seed)
*Seedling stock expected by 2026
Deciduous hardwood tree; fast growing; mature trees 50-75ft tall on average
Monoecious—both male and female catkins form on the same tree; male catkins form in summer, last through winter, and release pollen in spring; female catkins form in autumn; leaves becomes bright yellow in fall; winged seeds begin to drop in fall
Easily identifiable by its white, peeling, papery bark; tree cavities and exfoliating bark used at roost sites for bats and nest sites for woodpeckers; moose browse on foliage and twigs
Seeds are sought after by birds including ducks, juncos, blue jays, the tufted titmouse, and more; sap eaten by yellow-bellied sapsuckers
Host plant to many moths and butterflies including the Luna Moth and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Paper Birch,
White Birch
NY Ecotype (grown from seed)
*Seedling stock expected by 2026
Deciduous hardwood tree; fast growing; mature trees 50-75ft tall on average
Monoecious—both male and female catkins form on the same tree; male catkins form in summer, last through winter, and release pollen in spring; female catkins form in autumn; leaves becomes bright yellow in fall; winged seeds begin to drop in fall
Easily identifiable by its white, peeling, papery bark; tree cavities and exfoliating bark used at roost sites for bats and nest sites for woodpeckers; moose browse on foliage and twigs
Seeds are sought after by birds including ducks, juncos, blue jays, the tufted titmouse, and more; sap eaten by yellow-bellied sapsuckers
Host plant to many moths and butterflies including the Luna Moth and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Details
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Yellow, Green, Brown
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Early to mid Spring
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50-75ft
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Average lifespan is between 80 and 140 years
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Medium
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Full, Partial, Shade
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Luna Moth
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail -
FACU - usually occurs in non-wetlands, but can occur in wetlands
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60 days of cold stratification; hot water treatment improves germination rate