Yellow Birch

Betula alleghaniensis

Yellow birch is one of the largest hardwoods in north east US. Has curly, thin, golden-yellow bark with some gray or brown. Leaves are green to yellow. Wintergreen scent when twigs and leaves are crushed.

Current sale size: 1 gallon pot

Growth Rate: Rapid (10-15”/yr.)

Soils: Sand, loam, Clay

Moisture: Cool, moist soil

Shade Tolerance: Part shade to shade

Mature Height: 50-100 ft.

Origin: Native