Gray birch (Betula alleghaniensis) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: gray birch or yellow birch.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: gray birch, yellow birch
Scientific name: Betula alleghaniensis
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Informal Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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Cultivation profiles – Growing Gray birch (Betula alleghaniensis) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
