Betula alleghaniensis

Common Name

Yellow Birch

Scientific Name

Betula alleghaniensis

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Intolerant

Intolerant

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Intolerant

Intolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

30

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

75 feet

Crown Spread

60 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

When young the bark is curly and golden-yellow, turning to grey-brown in maturity. Largest species of birch in North America. Notable yellow fall foliage. Prefers cool, moist soils and does not do well in hot, dry areas.