Gray Birch

Scientific Name
Betula populifolia
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

White bark that does not peel; yellow fall color.

Culture

Full sun; tolerates poor soils, wet or dry sites.

Notes

Best in cold climates; Midwestern summers are too hot.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
20.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Oval to irregular; often multi-trunked.

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Gray Birch form in winter
picID
3490
Image
Gray Birch leaves
picID
3491
Image
Gray Birch bark
picID
3492
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
185