Betula populifolia Grey birch (Betulaceae) Deciduous tree

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Betula populifolia
Grey birch
Deciduous tree
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The Betula populifolia plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to Virginia and west to Indiana It is a member of the Betulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Grey birch.

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Latin Name:  Betula populifolia
Common Name:  Grey birch
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  Marshall.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found on the margins of swamps and ponds, it also commonly grows in dry sandy or gravelly barren soils, growing well in poor almost sterile soils[82, 229].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a well-drained loamy soil in a sunny position[11, 200]. Tolerates most soils doing well on poor ones[1] and on heavy clays. A fast growing tree, though it rarely lives longer than 50 years[200, 229]. It is a pioneer species of abandoned fields, burnt-over lands, cleared woodlands etc[200, 229]. A fairly wind-tolerant plant[200], but it is shallow-rooted and older trees are often uprooted by winds and heavy snow in the wild[229]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[50], especially with B. papyrifera[43]. A good plant to grow near the compost heap, aiding the fermentation process[20]. Trees are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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