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Yellow Birch

Betula alleghaniensis (Betula lutea)

Deciduous Tree

Height

60 - 75 (feet)

Spread

50 - 60 (feet)

Distinctions

Rounded form; dull green leaves with yellow fall color; winter interest due to branching habit and Rounded form; dull green leaves with yellow fall color; winter interest due to branching habit and yellowish bronze paper bark on young trees becoming reddish brown with age; prefers cool moist soils; used for furniture making. prefers cool moist soils; used for furniture making.

Limitations

Subject to pathogens, insects; does not have white peeling bark.

Hardiness

SE, SC (Zone 3)

Origin

Northern North America, Asia

Yellow Birch