Betula papyrifera: Paperbark Birch Seeds

These Paperbark Birch seeds grow a popular landscape tree with white, peeling bark and yellow fall color, well suited to northern climates. Each packet holds 80 hand-sorted seeds.

• Zones: 2-5
• Mature height: 75 feet
• Mature spread: 35 feet

What does Paperbark Birch look like?

Its attractive white, peeling bark leads many people to call it the most ornamental of the native birches. It has outstanding yellow fall color and gives a garden interest through fall and winter. Birches attract birds and other wildlife. Paperbark birch can be multi-trunked, with a pyramidal or irregular shape.

Where should I plant it?

It is a good choice for northern climates and can be planted in zones 2 to 5. Plant it in moist soil in full or part sun, and avoid very compacted soils. It has a moderate to fast growth rate and grows up to 75 feet tall and 30 feet wide.

How do I start these seeds?

Sow on the surface, preferably in a humid, moist spot in half shade, in fall or in spring to early summer.

• Scarification: Soak in water and let stand in water for 24 hours.
• Stratification: Cold stratify for 60 days.
• Germination: The seeds need light to germinate. Surface sow and keep moist.
• Other: Natural fall, spring or early summer sowing in mulched beds (half shade preferred).

How many seeds are in a packet, and how long do they keep?

This packet contains 80 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated on arrival, the seeds can be stored for up to a year before you sow them.

We stock Paperbark Birch seeds at TreeHelp.