Features and care
Betula papyrifera, known as the paper birch, is a deciduous tree valued for its pale bark and autumn colour. It is used as a landscape specimen or in groups, especially in cool-climate compositions where the trunks provide contrast even during winter.
The bark peels off in thin sheets, and the crown goes from oval to rounded with age. Its green, ovate, toothed leaves turn yellow before falling. In spring, separate male and female catkins appear; the fruiting structures later release small winged seeds.
It reaches 15-25 m and shows fast growth. It suits a bright part-shade exposure and acidic, cool-to-moist, well-drained soil. It needs high watering to keep moisture even, without permanent waterlogging. Its high tolerance to ambient humidity and USDA 2-7 hardiness link it to cold regions, with good frost resistance and lower adaptation to sustained heat.
At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.
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