Gray birch

Gray birch (Betula populifolia) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest.
It grows rapidly in thickets to a height of about 25 feet with roots at least 18 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a rapid rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 3.5-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Betula populifolia profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Betula Category:Native trees Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Natives between 25 and 50 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs