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Betula lenta

Family: Betulaceae, Genus: Betula

Description:

Betula lenta, native to the eastern U.S., is a tree with brownish-black scaly bark and reddish-brown stems. It features toothy green foliage and pendulous catkins, with a strong wintergreen scent. This tree is bird-friendly, handles wet soils and drought, and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8.

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  1. [1] Sweet Birch: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source

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Last Updated August 18, 2025

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