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Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera, Betulaceae

Zones
2–6
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Eastern White PinePinus strobus
Nurse PlantWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Palm SedgeCarex muskingumensis
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Blue SprucePicea pungens

Paper birch's aggressive root system and allelopathic leaf compounds can inhibit spruce establishment in boreal forest succession

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Paper Birch grow in?

Paper Birch grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Paper Birch?

Good companions for Paper Birch include Eastern White Pine, Palm Sedge.

Design guilds with Paper Birch and see companion relationships visually.

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