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Reaching heights between 40 and 70 feet, the river birch is one of the hardier birch trees. They grow best in full to partial shade and thrive in well-drained, slightly acidic soils. The river birch is not a drought tolerant tree, preferring sites that are wet.aper Birch (Betula papyrifera). Paper birch trees are large, oval in shape and may be single or multi-trunked. They reach heights between 50 and 70 feet. Younger trees have brown bark, as trees age the bark turns white and peels to reveal an inner bark that is orange in color.
Comments. Submit. Birch trees are a popular choice among homeowners for their distinctive bark and their delicate foliage. The birch is a difficult tree to grow and though they have a life expectancy of 40 to 50 years, many trees die before reaching their 20th year.aper Birch (Betula papyrifera). Paper birch trees are large, oval in shape and may be single or multi-trunked. They reach heights between 50 and 70 feet. Younger trees have brown bark, as trees age the bark turns white and peels to reveal an inner bark that is orange in color.