Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Betula alleghaniensis
Last Review
Features
Shiny silvery-gray peeling bark; pale yellow fall color.
Culture
Full sun or partial shade; best in soils that are moist but well drained; tolerant of a wide range of soil pH.
Notes
Less prone to bronze birch borers than white-barked birches, but the insect can still be a problem.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
75.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Rounded
Native Regions, Text
United States
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
3475
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
179