Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow birch

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Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow birch

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Average-sized, fast-growing tree with a narrow, pointed crown. As the tree matures it gets wider and may even get a round shape. In the wild there are sometimes specimen of 30 m. The bark is yellowish to silver grey and flaking. The older bark turns to red brown. The twigs are strong and green brown. The dark-green leaf is ovoid to oval and acuminate. The underside of the leaf is yellow green and haired along the veins. The leaf margin is double-toothed. The leaf unfolds late in spring and falls early. The autumn colour is yellow. Female upright catkins mid-April, before the leaf appears. Male catkins are 5 - 9 cm big and appear in May. A graceful park tree that is little cultivated. Prefers moist soil, but also thrives in drier locations.

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Specifications
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Height
circa 20 m
Width
14-18m
Crown
narrow pyramidal, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
yellow brown, small curved plates, lenticels horizontal
Leaf
ovoid to oval, green, 6 - 11 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins, yellow green, ♀ mid-April, ♂ May, 5 - 9 cm
Fruits
fruit catkins, 1.5. - 2.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
tolerates fairly moist soils
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
eastern North America
Synonyms
Betula lutea
Clear stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen average growing all species Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Betula alleghaniensis

Betula alleghaniensis can eventually reach a height of circa 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula alleghaniensis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of circa 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula alleghaniensis turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula alleghaniensis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula alleghaniensis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Betula alleghaniensis blooms in april.
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