Betula alleghaniensis
Swamp Birch
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Swamp Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) - Description
Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch), is a species of birch native to eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, southern Quebec and Ontario, and the southeast corner of Manitoba in Canada, west to Minnesota, and south in the Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree reaching 20 m tall (exceptionally to 30 m) with a trunk up to 80 cm diameter.
Swamp Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) - Blooming
Flowers are insignificant. Male and female blooms are borne on separate catkins on the same plant in spring. The male catkins are uaually longer than the females.
Swamp Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) - Growth
Deciduous trees and shrubs. Birches do best with full sun exposure. Some species prefer sheltered conditions. There are many species of Birch. The tallest of these species can reach 100 ft. tall (B. maximowicziana). Attractive male catkins and fall foliage. Ornamental bark. Grow Betula in a small garden in small groups or solitary.
Swamp Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) - Planting
In autumn, sow seeds in a seedbed. In summer, root softwood cuttings. Graft in winter.
Swamp Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) - Pest
Susceptible to aphids, leaf miner and Birch borer. Other problems include leaf spots, viruses, anthracnose, rust, canker, and twig dieback.
Swamp Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) - Interesting facts
Betula include around 60 species, cultivated for their autumn foliage and showy male catkins. They are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere in regions such as mountains, woodlands, moors, and heathlands.
Swamp Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Does best in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.
