Mountain paper birch (Betula cordifolia)
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Type
Deciduous
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Betula cordifolia
Common English name: Mountain paper birch
Other names: Mountain white birch, eastern paper birch
French name: Bouleau à feuilles cordées
Habitat
Grows in cool higher elevations areas on the east coast of North America.
Other notes
This birch can be distinguished from Paper birch by its tendency towards a heart-shaped leaf base.
Hardiness zone(s)
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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