Betula comprises both deciduous trees and shrubs, known for their vibrant autumn foliage and distinctive bark that can be white, pink, or brown and peeling. In spring, male and female catkins emerge separately, preceding or coinciding with leaf growth.

Betula

Betula 'Charlotte'

Betula 'Chris Grey-Wilson'

Betula 'Cobhay Cream Spire'

Betula 'Cobhay Snow Spire'

Betula 'Conyngham'

Betula 'Edinburgh' is an upright birch that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. This cultivar is a modern hybrid, resulting from a cross between B. albosinensis and B. utilis. It features a tidy canopy adorned with dark green, serrated leaves and distinctive bark that peels in shades of white to pink.

Betula 'Edinburgh'

Betula 'Fascination' is a medium-sized tree characterized by its pyramidal form and upright branches. The foliage is green, transforming to a yellow hue in the fall. Its bark is notable for its peeling, deep orange color, which eventually fades to a pale pink-white. In the spring, this tree produces male catkins that can reach lengths of up to 10 cm, displaying a yellow-brown shade.

Betula 'Fascination'

Betula 'Fetisowii' is a hybrid tree that grows slowly and loses its leaves in winter. It features a trunk and branches covered in peeling creamy-white bark, while its ovate leaves start as glossy green in spring, transitioning to yellow hues in fall. This variety is well-suited for compact gardens, as it has a more slender crown compared to other birch types, potentially reaching a height of approximately 6 meters under optimal conditions. It adapts to various soil types, including wet conditions, but thrives best in acidic soils to reach its full potential.

Betula 'Fetisowii'

Betula 'Harry Gee'

Betula 'Haywood'

Betula 'Hergest' is a robust, upright deciduous tree known for its creamy pink and white bark. The branches display a deep bronze-brown color, accentuated by distinct white lenticels. Its oval leaves are tapered and medium green, transitioning to yellow in the fall. This cultivar originated as a chance seedling at Hergest Croft Garden in Herefordshire.

Betula 'Hergest'

Betula 'Holland' is a deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of 15 to 20 feet. It features distinctive white to grey bark that peels away over time, developing a reddish hue as it matures. The tree produces rich green, heart-shaped leaves that emerge in spring, coinciding with the appearance of upright, yellow-brown male catkins. In the fall, the foliage displays appealing autumn colors.

Betula 'Holland'

Betula 'Hoseri'

Betula 'Kerscott Charm'

Betula 'Long Trunk' is a slow-growing deciduous tree characterized by its weeping form and distinctive, peeling white bark. Its leaves are sizeable, glossy, and deep green with serrated margins, transitioning to a golden yellow in the fall. In spring, the tree produces yellow-green catkins.

Betula 'Long Trunk'

Betula 'Polar Bear' is a substantial deciduous tree that can reach heights of over 12 meters. Its robust branches support a striking white bark that forms at a young age. The foliage consists of dark green leaves that transition to yellow in the fall. In spring, this tree produces yellow-brown catkins.

Betula 'Polar Bear'

Betula 'Polunin Coll'

Betula 'Royal Frost' is an upright cultivar that features deep purple foliage and distinctive white bark, with younger stems displaying a brown hue. When cultivated in partial shade, the leaves tend to exhibit a greener tone. This tree reaches a height of around 7 meters and showcases yellow coloration in the autumn.

Betula 'Royal Frost'

Betula 'Sauwala White'

Betula 'White Horse'

Betula 'White Light'

Betula Purple Rain ('Monle')

Betula alleghaniensis is a tall, narrow deciduous tree that features a conical shape. Its bark peels away in layers, revealing a distinctive texture. The leaves are ovate and shift to a yellow hue in the fall. Male catkins hang down and can reach lengths of up to 10 cm.

Betula alleghaniensis

Betula alnoides

Betula ashburneri is a deciduous small tree or a large multi-stemmed shrub, reaching heights of up to 10 meters. It features glossy green foliage and smooth green-brown bark that matures to a darker grey and begins to peel over time.

Betula ashburneri

Betula bomiensis

Betula calcicola

Betula celtiberica

Betula cf. glandulosa

Betula cf. utilis

Betula chichibuensis

Betula chichibuensis clone 1

Betula chichibuensis clone 2

Betula chichibuensis clone 3

Betula chichibuensis clone 4

Betula chichibuensis clone 5

Betula chinensis

Betula chinensis 'Rhinegold'

Betula chinensis S016

Betula cordifolia is a slender, deciduous tree that can grow beyond 12 meters in height. Its leaves are green with serrated edges, while the bark exhibits a dark red-brown hue that transitions to white or bronze-white in mature specimens.

Betula cordifolia

Betula cordifolia 'Clarenville'

Betula corylifolia

Betula costata KFBX 93

Betula costata Trautv.

Betula costata ambig. is a tall deciduous tree that can reach approximately 30 meters in height. It features a straight trunk with a smooth surface, displaying a pale orange-brown or creamy-pink bark in its youth, which matures to a coarse greyish-brown. The tree produces slender, pointed dark green leaves on downy shoots that appear early in the growing season, alongside elongated yellow-brown male catkins.

Betula costata ambig.

Betula cylindrostachya

Betula dauurica is a sizable deciduous tree that typically reaches heights exceeding 12 meters. It is particularly recognized for its distinctive peeling bark, which displays a range of colors including brown, bronze, and silver-grey. The leaves are dark green, oval in shape, and have a serrated edge.

Betula dauurica

Betula dauurica 'Maurice Foster' is a medium-sized tree, typically reaching heights of around 12 meters. It often features multiple stems. The young branches display white bark that peels away in curls, exposing a reddish-brown layer underneath. As the tree matures, the trunk develops a dark brown and corky texture. The leaves are broadly oval with a toothed margin and a vibrant green hue. Male catkins hang down in a yellow-brown color, while the female catkins are upright and green.

Betula dauurica 'Maurice Foster'

Betula dauurica 'Stone Farm'

Betula dauurica KFBX 43

Betula delavayi

Betula ermanii is a robust tree that typically reaches heights of around 20 meters. It can exhibit a multi-stemmed growth habit. The trunk features distinctive peeling bark that ranges from pinkish to creamy-white, while the branches display a papery brown texture. Its leaves are coarsely toothed and ovate, measuring up to 10 centimeters in length, and transition to yellow during the fall season. Male catkins, which are yellow-brown in color, emerge concurrently with the unfolding leaves.

Betula ermanii

Betula ermanii 'Blush' is a deciduous tree characterized by its conical form and distinctive peeling bark, which showcases a creamy pink hue. The leaves are oval with serrated edges and taper to a point, exhibiting a deep green color that transitions to yellow in the fall. In spring, brown catkins emerge alongside the new foliage.

Betula ermanii 'Blush'

This upright variety of Betula ermanii typically reaches a height of approximately 12 meters. It features a twiggy growth pattern and has green foliage. The copper-orange bark sheds in strips, exposing a warm copper-brown hue beneath.

Betula ermanii 'Cobhay Mount Hakkoda'

Betula ermanii 'Daleside' is a deciduous tree known for its ornamental value. This cultivar exhibits a conical growth habit and features smooth, creamy-white bark that peels away in layers from the trunk and branches. The leaves are oval, toothed, and dark green, transitioning to yellow in the fall. In spring, it produces elongated green catkins that mature to a yellowish-brown as the leaves unfurl.

Betula ermanii 'Daleside'

Betula ermanii 'Fincham Cream'

Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill' is a medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its slender, open form. The trunk features distinctive peeling bark in shades of cream and pink, while the branches display a brown hue. The oval leaves are glossy and turn a vibrant yellow in autumn before they drop. This tree produces brown catkins.

Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill'

Betula ermanii 'Hakkoda Orange' is a robust deciduous tree known for its distinctive orange, exfoliating bark. The leaves are typically heart-shaped and a vibrant green, appearing alongside yellow-brown male catkins in early spring. This variety was originally propagated from seed and hails from Japan.

Betula ermanii 'Hakkoda Orange'

Betula ermanii 'Kwanak Weeping' is a compact deciduous tree that reaches up to 8 meters in height. This variety presents a bushy, spreading form and is typically trained as a standard. Its distinctive peeling cream bark adds visual interest. The leaves are oval and glossy green, transitioning to yellow in the fall before they drop.

Betula ermanii 'Kwanak Weeping'

Betula ermanii 'Mount Zao' develops into a substantial tree, reaching heights of 10 meters or more. The foliage is glossy green, transitioning to yellow in the autumn before it drops. A notable characteristic of this tree is its distinctive bark, which displays a brownish-purple hue accented with copper-orange markings and creamy shades that highlight the lenticels.

Betula ermanii 'Mount Zao'

Betula ermanii 'Queenswood'

Betula ermanii Cinnamon Curls ('CinnDak')

Betula ermanii White Chocolate ('Wvo2f2'PBR) is a compact tree characterized by its slender, pyramidal form. In spring, it produces small, green leaves that transition to shades of yellow and orange as autumn arrives. This species is well-suited for limited spaces and creates an impressive visual when arranged in rows along pathways or driveways. In spring, it also showcases yellow catkins, while its bark develops a white chocolate hue early in its growth.

Betula ermanii White Chocolate ('Wvo2f2'PBR)

Betula ermanii from Aomori, Japan

Betula ermanii from Hokkaido, Japan

Betula ermanii from Kamchatka

Betula ermanii from South Korea

Betula ermanii ussuriensis

Betula ermanii var. communis

Betula ermanii var. ermanii

Betula ermanii var. lanata

Betula ermanii var. saitoana

Betula fargesii

Betula fruticosa

Betula glandulosa

Betula globispica

Betula gmelinii

Betula gmelinii 'Mount Apoi' is a gradually expanding, rounded deciduous tree that features creamy white bark as it ages. Its leaves are ovate and deep green, transitioning to a golden yellow in the fall. In spring, it produces green catkins alongside the emergence of new foliage.

Betula gmelinii 'Mount Apoi'

This tree has a conical shape, featuring reddish-grey bark that matures to a dark grey. Its dark green leaves can reach lengths of up to 10 cm and transition to a golden-yellow hue in the fall. The aromatic shoots bear elongated, yellow-brown male catkins that appear in early spring.

Betula grossa

Betula humilis

Betula kenaica W.H. Evans

Betula kenaica misapplied

Betula kweichowensis is a medium-sized deciduous tree that can reach heights exceeding 10 meters. Its leaves are oval and can grow as long as 16 centimeters, displaying bronze hues when young. In autumn, the foliage transitions to shades of butter yellow and orange, especially when situated in warmer areas. The tree's bark is grey-brown, characterized by fissures and prominent lenticels.

Betula kweichowensis

Betula kweichowensis subsp. fansipanensis is a medium-sized deciduous tree that can reach heights exceeding 10 meters. Its leaves are oval and can grow as long as 16 centimeters. In the spring, the young foliage displays a purple hue, transitioning to warm shades of buttery yellow and orange in the autumn when positioned in a sunny location. The bark is grey-brown, characterized by fissures and prominent lenticels.

Betula kweichowensis subsp. fansipanensis

Betula kweichowensis subsp. kweichowensis

Betula lenta is a conical-shaped tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. Its bark starts as a dark red and transitions to a dark grey as it matures. The tree features aromatic shoots that bear yellow-green leaves, each reaching lengths of up to 10 centimeters, which turn yellow in the fall. In early spring, it produces yellow-brown male catkins that can grow up to 8 centimeters long.

Betula lenta

Betula lenta f. uber

Betula litwinovia from Armenia

Betula luminifera is a sizable deciduous tree, typically reaching heights of around 25 meters. Its bark is a glossy, dark reddish-brown resembling that of cherry trees, adorned with noticeable horizontal lenticels. The tree features broad, dark green leaves that exhibit a yellow hue in the autumn months. In mid-spring, it produces elongated catkins that are greenish-yellow in color.

Betula luminifera

Betula luminifera 'White House Farm'

Betula maximowicziana is a rapidly growing tree that can reach heights of approximately 25 meters. It features a wide canopy and has bark that is grey-white with a pink hue, transitioning to orange-brown in its youth and peeling off in narrow strips. The branches exhibit a coppery color. Its dark green, heart-shaped leaves can grow up to 15 centimeters long and display a yellow hue in the fall. In early spring, this species produces yellow-brown male catkins.

Betula maximowicziana

Betula medwediewii is a compact shrub that reaches heights of up to 5 meters. It features prominent, pointed winter buds and initially grows with a vertical form, which becomes more spreading as the plant matures. The dark green leaves exhibit a transition to yellow and yellow-brown hues in autumn. In spring, this species produces male catkins, which can grow up to 10 centimeters in length.

Betula medwediewii

Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark' is a sizable, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. Its canopy is conical to rounded, supported by sturdy, dense branches. The foliage consists of glossy, broad leaves that are a rich green. The bark, along with older branches, showcases a pale gold hue, while the autumn foliage offers a bright yellow display. In May, it produces large catkins that start as yellow and transition to brown.

Betula medwediewii 'Gold Bark'

Betula medwediewii from Winkworth

Betula megrelica is an uncommon birch species typically found in thickets. It typically reaches a height of around 4 meters, developing into a small, multi-stemmed shrub with a spreading habit. The young shoots exhibit a brown hue that matures to a grey tone, complemented by its metallic-grey bark. The leaves are large, measuring approximately 5 cm in length, and they transition to a vivid yellow in the autumn. In early spring, this plant produces stout catkins that are greenish-brown in color.

Betula megrelica

Betula michauxii is a diminutive birch species found in the bogs, riverbanks, and moist, peaty meadows of Newfoundland and Quebec. Typically reaching a height of approximately 50 cm, it features brown bark and slender branches that support small, rounded leaves with serrated edges, exhibiting a mid-green hue. In spring, it produces tiny male catkins, which are yellow-brown and measure up to 1 cm in length, emitting a sweet, minty scent.

Betula michauxii

Betula microphylla

Betula nana is a small birch that reaches a maximum height of 75 cm. It features small, rounded leaves with serrated edges that display vibrant red and yellow hues in the fall. This species is well-suited for rock gardens.