Description
Betula papyrifera
Zone:Â 2
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Size:Â 40′ high x 20′ wide
Tree Form: Rounded, looseCanopy:Â Dense
Growth Rate:Â Moderate
Special Features:Â Â Attractive white bark
Fall Color:Â Â Yellow/Gold
Recommended Min Tree Spacing: 12′ to 16′ apart
Description:  Stunning multi-stemmed form of paper birch shows off snow-white peeling bark and yellow-gold fall color. An excellent accent tree with outstanding winter interest.
Ornamental Features: Reddish young bark matures to white, papery, peeling layers. Oval, toothed green foliage turns bright yellow-gold in the fall.The peeling white bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.
Landscape Attributes: Multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Low maintenance tree, should be pruned in the summer after leaves have fully developed. Drought tolerant once established.
