
Native to the eastern United States, the tree also attracts butterflies and serves as a caterpillar/larval host.1
Birch sap can be boiled the same as maple sap, but its syrup is stronger Sweet Birch Tree.’ (like molasses).1
This tree is characterized by shiny black- brown bark and foliage that turns yellow in the fall months. Considered to have the best fall color among all birch species.1
1. Sweet birch. The Morton Arboretum. https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/trees-and-plants/sweet-birch/. Publication date unavailable. Accessed January 12, 2024.
2. Betula lenta. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betula_lenta. No Publication date. Accessed January 12, 2024.
3. How to Grow and Care for Sweet Birch. The Spruce. https://www.thespruce.com/sweet-birch-tree-plant-profile-4843256#:~:text=Sweet%20birch%20%28Betula%20lenta%29%2C%20also%20commonly%20called%20cherry,fall%20color%20among%20all%20of%20the%20birch%20species. Updated October 20, 2021. Accessed January 12, 2024.
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