Resin Birch
Betula glandulosa
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Resin Birch (Betula glandulosa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–60" H × 12"–48" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
CA, CO, ID, ME and 9 more states
Pollinators
bees
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Resin birch is a compact native shrub that forms dense, rounded clumps with small, glossy leaves that turn golden yellow in fall. This cold-hardy species produces small catkins in late spring and early summer, adding seasonal interest to the landscape. It works well as a low-maintenance foundation planting or natural hedge.
In an HOA neighborhood
Resin Birch is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees during late spring bloom period. Small birds may feed on the seeds, and the dense branching structure offers nesting sites for wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Resin Birch need?
- Resin Birch grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Resin Birch bloom?
- Resin Birch blooms in May and June.
- Where is Resin Birch native?
- Resin Birch (Betula glandulosa) is native to CA, CO, ID, ME and 9 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Resin Birch attract?
- Resin Birch draws bees.
- Is Resin Birch HOA-friendly?
- Resin Birch is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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