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Betula papyrifera (White Birch, State Tree of New Hampshire)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 19489

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Fagales Family: Betulaceae Genus: Betula Species: Betula papyrifera

Common Names add Paper Birch edit | delete American White Birch edit | delete Canoe Birch edit | delete State Tree of New Hampshire edit | delete White Birch edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Tree   Zones / Hardiness edit 2a (to -45 F / -43 C) 2b (to -40 F / -40 C) 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)   Flowering Start edit March   Flowering End edit June   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Ovate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Centre Piece   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Bronze Yellow/Gold Green   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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