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Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch)

Family: Betulaceae

Native region: Northeastern US and Canada

Plant Community: Red Maple Swamp

Size: 50'-100' tall

Hardiness Zone:

Habitat: Forest edges, inland forests, swamps, and stream banks. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is not tolerant to heat and serves as the main canopy in a forest.

Leaf: Dull green above and yellow underneath in the summer, yellow in the fall.

Flowers: Yellow, green, and brown, blooming in April and May.

Ecosystem services: This tree makes a good choice for area close to flooding and storm water interventions because it is resistant to rot below the waterline and prefers wet soil.

Sources:

https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org/species/betula/alleghaniensis/

https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=BEAL2

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=BEAL2