Sweet birch(Betula lenta)

Sweet birch (Betula lenta)

Also known as: Cherry birch, Spice birch

The Black Cherry tree (Prunus serotina) can grow as a shrub or a medium-sized deciduous tree. Its dense wood is highly valued for use in cabinetry, millwork, and furniture. Additionally, the Black Cherry tree attracts birds and butterflies, including species like the green comma (Polygonia faunus).

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Attributes of Sweet birch

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
18 m to 21 m
Spread
11 m to 14 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Red Brown Green

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Images of Sweet birch

Sweet birch(Betula lenta)
Sweet birch(Betula lenta)
Sweet birch(Betula lenta)

Quickly Identify Sweet birch

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Golden-yellow foliage in fall
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Wintergreen scent in leaves and bark
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Ovate leaves with cordate base
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Small nutlets with membranous wing
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Red-tinted catkins in early spring

Scientific Classification of Sweet birch

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Birch
Genus
Betula
Species
Sweet birch