Betula papyrifera 'Varen' (Prairie Dream® Paper Birch)

Betula papyrifera ‘Varen’
Prairie Dream® Paper Birch

Add year-round beauty to the landscape with Prairie Dream® Paper Birch, a hardy selection valued for its bright white exfoliating bark, strong stress tolerance, and excellent resistance to bronze birch borer. Its snow-white outer bark peels freely to reveal warm orange inner bark, creating beautiful contrast through every season.

Prairie Dream® has a semi-pyramidal to upright-oval shape when young, maturing into a broader oval form with age. Rich dark green foliage stays attractive through the growing season before turning golden-yellow in fall. It may be grown as either a single-trunk or multi-stemmed specimen, making it a versatile choice for residential and commercial landscapes.

This paper birch performs best in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil, while also adapting to a range of soil pH conditions. Plant it where the white bark can stand out, especially against evergreens or darker landscape backdrops.

Plant Details:
Height: 50 ft
Spread: 40 ft
Light: Full sun to part shade
Zones: 3–6
Habit: Upright oval
Fall Color: Yellow

Features:
White exfoliating bark
Orange inner bark
Excellent bronze birch borer resistance
Strong stress tolerance