Quick answer: Yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) is native to 21 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Cool, moist, low lime tolerance |
| Bloom | Apr-May |
| Height | Up to 100 ft (50 ft typical) |
| Wildlife value | Attracts birds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Yellow birch
Where is Yellow birch native?
Yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) is native to 21 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Yellow birch bloom?
Yellow birch blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Yellow birch need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Cool, moist, low lime tolerance. Mature height: Up to 100 ft (50 ft typical).
Is Yellow birch good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts birds.
Is Yellow birch deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Yellow birch is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Yellow birch?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Betula alleghaniensis by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Yellow birch.
- American mountain ash Sorbus americana
- Great laurel Rhododendron maximum
- Riverbank grape Vitis riparia
- Virgin's bower Clematis virginiana
- Mountain maple Acer spicatum
- Mountain laurel Kalmia latifolia
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