Quick answer: Bog birch (Betula pumila) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 04 Nov 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 | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium, Wet |
| Soil | Acidic, low calcium carbonate tolerance |
| Bloom | May |
| Height | Up to 12 ft |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators, historically used medicinally by Ojibwa |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 04 Nov 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 04 Nov 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 Bog birch
Where is Bog birch native?
Bog birch (Betula pumila) is native to New Jersey and Ohio. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Bog birch bloom?
Bog birch blooms May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Bog birch need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium, Wet. Soil: Acidic, low calcium carbonate tolerance. Mature height: Up to 12 ft.
Is Bog birch good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators, historically used medicinally by Ojibwa.
Is Bog birch deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Bog birch is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Bog birch?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 04 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Betula pumila by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Bog birch.
- American cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Swamp sunflower Helianthus angustifolius
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- White meadowsweet Spiraea alba
- White turtlehead Chelone glabra
- Closed bottle gentian Gentiana andrewsii
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