2004-060 | Arboretum

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