Downy Birch
Betula pubescens
Betulaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
Last updated
Quick Facts
Height
30– 65 ft
Spread
32 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Wet Tolerant
Water
High
Hardiness
Zone Zones 2a–8b
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
extends from Iceland, the UK and Spain eastwards across
Watch for this season
RustHigh
Aecial Stage (Alternate Host)
Wood DecayHigh
Wound Infection Window
Birch leafminerHigh
Adult Emergence
Oystershell scaleHigh
Crawler Emergence
+ 4 more — see full disease and pest lists below
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (9)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.