|
Betula alleghaniensis Britton Bouleau jaune
Yellow Birch is best identified by its yellowish to grey, papery
bark and the wintergreen scent in the sap of the buds and twigs.
Yellow Birch grows on rich, moist, well-drained soils in mixed
forests along streams, rivers and upland slopes.
Moderate
High
Loamy sand
Neutral
Moderate
Low
3b
Attractive yellowish bark
peels in small curls.
Leaves change to
yellowish gold.
Medium to large tree with
broad branching habit.
25m
150-250 yrs
Yellow Birch has a moderate growth rate, and should be more widely
planted as it transplants favourably when young. It is sometimes
available from nurseries.
This birch prefers moist
soils where its wide-spreading roots stabilize embankments along
waterways.
Interplant in
light shade or moist conditions to add diversity andvalue to woodlots
and parks.
Yellow Birch makes an
attractive and uncommon landscape tree.
Buds and seeds are commonly eaten by many birds and small mammals.
The twigs and bark are browsed upon by moose, white-tail deer, and
porcupine.
Yellow Birch is an aromatic tree, with a strong smell and taste
of wintergreen from the buds and twigs. Year round, the twigs can
be steeped to make a delightful tea. In spring, this birch can be
tapped and the sap boiled down to make a wintergreen syrup.
|
