Description
Gray Birch is a beautiful native tree that grows fairly easily and provides great support for wildlife. It is sometimes confused with the Japanese Whitespire Birch, the Betula platyphylla. The gray develops a darker bark than the white Birch and it does not peel. And like the Japanese Birch it is resistant to the borer. The USDA has a page with in-depth information about the tree. Plant Guide – Gray Birch.
Gray Birch
Scientific Name: Betula populifolia
Zone: 3-7
Mature Height: 20-40 ft
Mature Width: 10-20 ft
Fruit: Winged nutlets
Flowers: Catkins
Bloom Time: April
Growth Rate: Medium
Soil: Moist, well-drained and can handle poor soil conditions
Drought Tolerance: Good
Flood Tolerance: Good
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: Yellow
Wildlife Value: Supports the mourning cloth moth, many birds, mammals and insects rely on this native tree.
