This deciduous tree has a solitary trunk with dark papery flaky bark and has spreading branches that form a rounded conical crown. It has oval yellow-green toothed leaves that turn yellow during autumn and the yellowish catkins appear in spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Betula lenta is naturally found in eastern North America growing in moist well-drained fertile soils and prefers a protected to open position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Cherry Birch is grown for its habit, autumn colour and its timber. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen for shade or used for colour contrast in woodland settings. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal, mountain or inland regions and under cultivation it normally will not attaining its mature height. ID 1727

Note:
The bark is aromatic when young and is reddish brown and sheds in scaly plates on mature trees. It is commonly grown in forests for its strong timber that is used for flooring or boat building and resinous shoots are a source of oil.
 
Betula (BET-yoo-luh) lenta (LEN-ta)

Betulaceae (BE-tul-AY-see-ee)
Birch