Betula lenta

Sweet Birch, Black Birch, Cherry Birch

Family: Betulaceae Birch


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, woodland garden
Height 45' to 55' / 13.80m to 16.80m
Spread 30' to 35' / 9.20m to 10.60m
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, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive