Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch (aka, Golden Birch) is the largest birch in North America and has distinct, shimmery bronze bark that peels off in thin, papery strips. The buds, twigs and inner bark have a wintergreen flavor that can be made into a tasty, digestive tea. Yellow Birch can also be tapped for sap in early spring, though the sugar content is much lower than that of the Sugar Maple. Yellow Birch is considered an important lumber species because it is strong, close-grained and even-textured. The seeds and buds of Yellow Birch are eaten by birds, and the leaves host a number of moth and butterfly larvae.
Zone: 3-7 (Map)
Habitat: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun.Â
Growth: 60-80 ft tall, 35-50 ft wide at maturity.Â
Yellow Birch has stunning bronze bark with edible qualities, wildlife habitat and timber.
Yellow Birch has stunning bronze bark with edible qualities, wildlife habitat and timber.
Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch (aka, Golden Birch) is the largest birch in North America and has distinct, shimmery bronze bark that peels off in thin, papery strips. The buds, twigs and inner bark have a wintergreen flavor that can be made into a tasty, digestive tea. Yellow Birch can also be tapped for sap in early spring, though the sugar content is much lower than that of the Sugar Maple. Yellow Birch is considered an important lumber species because it is strong, close-grained and even-textured. The seeds and buds of Yellow Birch are eaten by birds, and the leaves host a number of moth and butterfly larvae.
Zone: 3-7 (Map)
Habitat: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun.Â
Growth: 60-80 ft tall, 35-50 ft wide at maturity.Â
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