Paper Birch 1 Live Native Deciduous Tree, 3 Gallon Pot – Betula papyrifera

Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera), also known as White Birch or Canoe Birch, is a deciduous tree native to northern North America. It is recognized for its distinctive white bark, which develops a papery, peeling texture as the tree ages. Its attractive bark, graceful branching, and bright green foliage make it a popular choice for woodland gardens, naturalized landscapes, and ornamental shade plantings.

During spring, Paper Birch produces fresh green leaves and slender catkins that contain its flowers. The leaves are oval to triangular with toothed edges and turn shades of yellow during autumn. Its white bark provides ornamental interest throughout the year, especially during winter when the tree is leafless. Young trees may have darker bark that gradually becomes lighter as they develop.

Paper Birch performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers cool climates with moist, well-drained soil. It is particularly well adapted to northern growing regions and benefits from consistent soil moisture. As a deciduous tree, it naturally sheds its leaves in autumn and remains dormant through winter before producing new foliage in spring.

Each order includes 1 live Paper Birch tree supplied in a 3-gallon nursery container (G3).

Shipping Height: Not specified.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Paper Birch Tree

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Deciduous Tree

• Bark Color: White With Papery Peeling Texture as It Develops

• Young Bark Appearance: Brownish to Reddish-Brown Before Whitening

• Foliage Color: Medium to Dark Green

• Fall Foliage Color: Golden Yellow

• Flower Type: Slender Catkins

• Growth Habit: Upright, Graceful, Deciduous

• Bloom Season: Spring

• Seasonal Appearance: Leafless During Winter Dormancy

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Paper Birch Tree

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Common Name: Paper Birch

• Alternative Common Names: White Birch, Canoe Birch

• Scientific Name: Betula papyrifera

• Plant Type: Native Deciduous Ornamental Tree

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Upright, Graceful, Deciduous

• Bark Color: White With Papery Peeling Texture

• Young Bark Color: Brownish to Reddish-Brown

• Foliage Color: Medium to Dark Green

• Fall Foliage Color: Golden Yellow

• Leaf Characteristics: Oval to Triangular, Toothed Edges

• Flower Type: Slender Catkins

• Bloom Season: Spring

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 2–6

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Preference: Moist, Well-Drained, Cool Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate to High; Consistent Moisture Preferred

• Native Range: Northern North America

• Landscape Uses: Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Landscapes, Ornamental Shade Plantings, and Native Tree Gardens

• Ornamental Interest: White Peeling Bark, Green Foliage, and Yellow Fall Color

• Seasonal Habit: Deciduous

• Winter Appearance: Leafless With Ornamental Bark

Live Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) deciduous tree, natural root system, nursery growing medium, 3-gallon nursery container.