Scientific Name
Betula lenta

Common Name
Sweet birch

Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well drained soil but does will in dry, sandy and clay soils
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal and dense in youth; irregular, rounded habit with age; wide spreading crown
Height: 40 to 55’
Width: 35 to 45’
Leaf: 2.5 to 6" alternate, simple leaves; golden yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: 3 to 4" male catkins
Comments: --
Cultivars: --
 



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