Turns any yard into a light-filled scene, with bright white bark that practically glows against the seasons
FEATURES:
- Signature white, peeling bark for true four-season beauty, especially stunning in winter
- Elegant, airy canopy that adds shade without making everything feel dark and heavy
- Golden fall color that warms up the landscape before winter takes center stage
- Refined, upright habit that looks polished in modern and classic designs alike
- Cold-hardy performance that thrives in northern climates when sited well
- A natural focal point for front yards, woodland edges, and scenic groupings
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Design for contrast and you’ll get a show all year. Plant this birch in front of dark evergreens or alongside deep green hollies so the bark pops, then underplant with ferns, hostas, heuchera, or ornamental grasses for texture. Bonus points if you add low landscape lighting, the white bark will glow like it’s got its own spotlight (because it kind of does).
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 2-7
- Mature Height: 30-40' tall
- Mature Width: 20-30' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 15-25' apart
Renaissance Reflection® Paper Birch
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Betula papryrifera 'Renci' PP12,768
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Turns any yard into a light-filled scene, with bright white bark that practically glows against the seasons
FEATURES:
- Signature white, peeling bark for true four-season beauty, especially stunning in winter
- Elegant, airy canopy that adds shade without making everything feel dark and heavy
- Golden fall color that warms up the landscape before winter takes center stage
- Refined, upright habit that looks polished in modern and classic designs alike
- Cold-hardy performance that thrives in northern climates when sited well
- A natural focal point for front yards, woodland edges, and scenic groupings
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Design for contrast and you’ll get a show all year. Plant this birch in front of dark evergreens or alongside deep green hollies so the bark pops, then underplant with ferns, hostas, heuchera, or ornamental grasses for texture. Bonus points if you add low landscape lighting, the white bark will glow like it’s got its own spotlight (because it kind of does).
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 2-7
- Mature Height: 30-40' tall
- Mature Width: 20-30' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 15-25' apart
Why plant Renaissance Reflection® Paper Birch?
Some trees bring flowers. Some bring fall color. Paper Birch brings atmosphere. Renaissance Reflection® is prized for its bright, clean white bark, the kind that catches low winter light and makes a landscape look quietly luminous when everything else is gray and sleepy. It’s a true four-season feature, offering movement in the leaves, texture in the trunk, and that unmistakable birch presence that feels equal parts classic and fresh.
This selection was chosen for its striking ornamental bark and strong overall form, giving you that iconic paper birch look in a tree that feels intentional, not wild. If you want a yard that looks beautiful even in the “off season,” this is your secret weapon, and yes, your neighbors will ask what it is.
How to use Renaissance Reflection® Paper Birch in the landscape?
Use Renaissance Reflection® Paper Birch as a focal tree where the bark can be appreciated up close, near an entry walk, along a driveway curve, or just outside a favorite window. It’s especially beautiful in small groves or groupings, where multiple trunks create a sculptural effect and the white bark reads like living architecture. In larger landscapes, plant it at the edge of a woodland or naturalized border to create a soft transition between lawn and woods. Pair it with evergreens and dark-leaved shrubs for contrast, then layer in shade-tolerant perennials and groundcovers underneath to create a finished, woodland-inspired look that still feels clean and designed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paper birch does not produce showy blooms. In spring, it forms small catkins that are not ornamental in the way flowering trees are. The true display is its bright white bark, graceful foliage, and seasonal color changes.
Birch prefers consistent moisture and cooler root zones. Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, water deeply during establishment, and use mulch to help retain moisture and keep roots cool (leave a few inches of space around the trunk). In hot climates or harsh afternoon sun, give it some protection with part shade for best long-term performance.
Prune minimally, focusing on removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Late summer to winter is typically best; avoid heavy pruning in early spring when birch can “bleed” sap. Keep pruning light and let the tree’s natural form do the talking.
