Sweet Birch, Cherry Birch (Betula lenta)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Sweet Birch, Cherry Birch
Betula lenta

Cherry Birch leaves
Cherry Birch leaves
 
Features
Shiny reddish-brown bark, similar to that seen on cherry trees; good yellow fall color. 
 
Culture
Full sun or partial shade; best in soils that are moist, but well drained with a slightly acid pH. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
50-60 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Rounded 
 
Native To:
United States 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Shade
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Leaf miners and birch skeletonizer. Less prone to bronze birch borers than white-barked birches. Leaf spots and cankers.
 
Additional Notes

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic