Sweet Birch
(Betula lenta)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 50 - 75 ft
Spread: 35 - 45 ft
Flower Color: Yellow-Green
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - May)
Fruit Type: Nutlet
Fruit Color: Brown
Autumn Color: Yellow / Gold
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Black Birch, Cherry Birch
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Sweet Birch supports 411 species of caterpillars, including the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Seeds are eaten by many songbirds as well as some small mammals. Trees provide cover for mammals, nesting and breeding sites for birds, and squirrels use bark to make nests. Yellow-bellied sapsuckers can eat the sap.
