Betula alleghaniensis

Swamp Birch, Yellow Birch

Family: Betulaceae Birch


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, woodland garden
Height 60' to 90' / 18.20m to 27.40m
Spread 35' to 50' / 10.60m to 15.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive