Betula alleghaniensis Yellow birch (Betulaceae) Deciduous tree

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Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow birch
Deciduous tree
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The Betula alleghaniensis plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - Newfoundland to Virginia and Tennessee. It is a member of the Betulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow birch. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. lutea.

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Latin Name:  Betula alleghaniensis
Common Name:  Yellow birch
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  Britt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Usually found in moist well-drained soils in rich woodlands on lower slopes, it is also found in cool marshlands in the south of its range[62, 229].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a well-drained loamy soil in a sheltered position[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes wet soils[200]. Shade tolerant[200]. A slow-growing tree, it is relatively long-lived for a birch, with specimens 200 years old recorded[229]. Plants often grow taller than the 12 metres mentioned above[229]. The trees are highly susceptible to forest fires, even when wet the bark is highly inflammable[226]. The bruised foliage has a strong smell of wintergreen[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[50]. Trees are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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