Station 8
Botanical Name: Betula alleghaniensis
Common Name: Yellow Birch
Major Deciduous Tree
Native
Origin: Northeast United States and
Southeastern Canada
Height: 60’-75’ May Reach 100’
Spread: 35’-50’
Form: Broadly
Flowers: Catkins
Fruit: Nutlet, Catkin
Bark: Shiny yellow when Young and Maturing into Reddish Brown. Bark exfoliates from tree in curly paper thin strips
Comments: Unlike the river and paper birch the yellow birch is not used in typical landscape applications because of its dull colored bark. However, this tree is used in wood products such as cabinets and furniture. If you have a strong nose the leaves or twigs can be crushed to detect a scent of wintergreen. This tree can be found in cool sites with moist soil conditions.