Birch

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Contents 1 Overview 2 Species 3 Cultivation 4 Species Guides 5 Pictures 6 See also

Overview

The birch is a short-lived, fast growing, medium sized deciduous tree. It grows best on well-drained, sandy loams in cool moist sites.

Species

• Betula papyrifera - Paper Birch
  • Paper birch Betulaceae Betula papyrifera dendrology

• Betula pubescens - Downy Birch or White Birch
  • Downy Birch Betulaceae Betula pubescens

• Betula pendula - Silver Birch
  • Silver birch Betulaceae Betula pendula

• Betula nana - Dwarf Birch
  • Dwarf Birch Betulaceae Betula nana

• Betula nigra - River Birch
  • River birch Betulaceae Betula nigra dendrology

Cultivation

Full sun Water-loving - keep moist

Species Guides

bonsai4me Betula - Birch Species Guide

BCI species guide for Birch - Betula sp.

bonsaiweb species guide

Pictures

Pictures of Birch in the bonsaiTALK Gallery

See also

Re-invigorating a Birch tree