Paper Birch, Canoe Birch
Betulapapyrifera 'Prairie Dream'

Family: Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Betula (BET-yoo-luh)
Species: papyrifera (pap-ih-RIFF-er-uh)
Cultivar: Prairie Dream

Category
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting