YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Paper Birch
Russian Rock Birch
Catalogue A# 2004-060 Z40
GPS 45D 43' 50'N / 108D 37' 44"W
2004-060
Betula ermanii
Family: Betulaceae
Common names: Russian Rock Birch, Paper Birch
Origin: Northeast Asia
Location: Tiger Garden
Number in accession: 2
Note: Tiger Garden renovation in 2018. Irrigation system repaired
This 18 inch Paper birch provides overall benefits of: $132 every year.
CRITIQUE
This tree has lovely white bark and yellow fall color, but is not a good tree for tough sites. It demonstrates some resistance to bronze birch borer (BBB). This species is native to Northeast Asia.
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: Paper Birch North America-Russian Birch NE Asia
Landscape Uses: Shade tree, Specimen
Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 50-70 feet
Mature Width: 19-45 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7
Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
Acid Soils: Prefers
Alkaline Soils: Moderately Tolerant
Salt Spray: Tolerant
Soil Salt: Tolerant
Drought Conditions: Intolerant
Poor Drainage: Moderately Tolerant
Planting Considerations: Intolerant of pollution
Ornamental Interest: Spring blossoms, Fall color, Attractive bark
Season of Interest: Early winter, Mid winter, Late winter, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall
Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
Shape or Form: Round
Growth Rate: Fast
Transplants Well: Yes
Wildlife: Game birds, Insect pollinators, Sapsuckers, Small mammals, SongbirdsPaper Birch