Betula populifolia

Gray Birch

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Deciduous tree/shrub native to coastal eastern North America, known for peeling gray bark and triangular leaves.
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Plant Details

Common Name Gray Birch
Family Betulaceae
Genus Betula
Species Populifolia
Origin North America (Eastern US)
Blooming Unisexual catkins in early spring, usually inconspicuous.
Leaf Color Bright green turning yellow/brown in autumn
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, acidic to neutral soil; tolerates wet conditions better than most birches.

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Watering

Keep consistently moist during establishment; drought tolerant once mature but prefers regular water.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best growth and fall color; tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth is weak.

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Pruning

Remove dead branches in late winter; avoid heavy pruning to prevent sap bleeding.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-13° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
8000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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