Betula lenta

black birch, cherry birch

Black birch, often known as cherry birch due to its resemblance to cherry trees, is a great native, deer-resistant tree with smooth bark that only begins to split and furrow when the tree reaches 40-50 years of age. It serves as a host plant to many species of butterflies.

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Height: 40-60 ft
Spread: 10-25 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-7


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Host Plant
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Edible
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Naturalize
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


black birch - Betula lenta from Native Plant Trust
(c) Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust
(c) Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust
(c) Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust
(c) Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust