- Family :
- Betulaceae
- Origin :
- Indigenous
- Hardiness :
- 3b
- Exposition :
- Sun or partial shade
- Height at maturity :
- 20 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 15 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 13 m
- Tree size :
- Large
- Crown shape :
- Spread out, pyramidal, then becoming irregular and wide
- Roots :
- Superficial
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Soil and moisture :
- Prefer deep, moderately moist soils
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Low
- Tolerance to compacting :
- Low
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Slight sensitivity: cankers, leaf spots; Average susceptibility: agriles, leafminers.
- Special comments :
- The most imposing of Quebec's birches; thin, yellowish-brown, shiny, fragrant and attractive bark; an essential oil is obtained from the bark and trunk.
