Betula occidentalis

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water birch

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Other common names

American red birch

Synonyms

Betula fontinalis, Betula papyrifera 'Occidentalis', Betula papyrifera var. occidentalis (Hook.) Sarg.

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Betulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Betula can be deciduous trees or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or peeling brown bark; separate male and female catkins open before or with the leaves in spring
Name Status
Correct