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Yellow Birch

1 ft bareroot - $9

(Betula alleghaniensis)

Growing habit - slow-growing, medium-sized tree up to 75’ tall; space 50-60’ apart

Growing conditions - hardy to zones 3-7; prefers cool, moist, fertile soils but can tolerate poorly drained soils; pH 5-6.5; grows in part shade to full sun

Benefits - native; attractive golden bark; provides nesting habitat and food for birds; deer, moose, and hares browse the twigs

Close-up of a birch tree trunk with peeling bark.
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