Paper Birch, Betula papyrifera, Tree Seeds (Fast, Hardy, Fall Color) (50)

DescriptionPaper Bark Birch is a lovely medium sized deciduous tree native to northern North America. The most distinctive characteristic of this tree is the white peeling bark and golden/yellow fall color. The tree is best adapted to wet and moist sites. The tree will grow to 50 feet or more and spread about half that amount. Paper Birch has excellent cold tolerance and will grow in USDA hardiness zone 2. It is rarely successful in zones warmer than USDA hardiness zone 6. In landscapes it may be grown as a single stemmed tree or in a multi-stemmed clump.