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Betula lenta ~ Sweet Birch

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Betula lenta ~ Sweet BirchThe Sweet Birch, scientifically known as Betula lenta, is a beautiful deciduous tree native to North America. It is also commonly referred to as the Black Birch or Cherry Birch. The Sweet Birch is known for its attractive bark, which starts off reddish brown and gradually darkens to black as the tree matures. The leaves are oval shaped and have a glossy, dark green color, turning a vibrant yellow in the fall. This tree thrives in full sun to partial

The Sweet Birch, scientifically known as Betula lenta, is a beautiful deciduous tree native to North America. It is also commonly referred to as the Black Birch or Cherry Birch.

The Sweet Birch is known for its attractive bark, which starts off reddish-brown and gradually darkens to black as the tree matures. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a glossy, dark green color, turning a vibrant yellow in the fall.

This tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil conditions. Regular watering is important, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

Appalachian Mountains; GA Native

Height: 

60’ - 70’ 

Spread: 

35’ - 45’

Spacing: 

40’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

3 - 8

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Yellow

Season of Interest: 

FallYear-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Weakened birches are vulnerable to the bronze birch borer which can be fatal.   Stem canker, aphids, and birch skeletonizer may occur.  Mulch to keep root zones moist and cool.

LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen planting or Grove, Wetlands and pondsWoodland GardenNaturalized AreasNative Garden, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS: SweetflagBuckeyeTea Berry

IMAGES:  Plant Image Library from Boston, USA, Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) (38246389121)CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Photo by Nicholas_TAppalachian Trail: Totts Gap to Mount Minsi (17), (3) El GrafoBetula lenta ÖBG 09-07-16 01CC BY-SA 3.0,  (4) Photo by Katja Schulz, Sweet Birch, (5) Lynk mediaBetula lenta 1CC BY-SA 3.0, (6) Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA, Sweet Birch (30980173802)CC BY 2.0, (7) André Karwath aka AkaBaumstammCC BY-SA 2.5

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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