Paper birch, also known as white birch or canoe birch, is a medium-sized tree with distinctive white, papery bark that peels off in thin sheets. It is characterized by its open crown, and often grows in clusters or singly. The tree features oval or heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall, and its fruit is a small, cone-like structure containing numerous seeds.
Paper Birch
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- Bark: The most distinguishing feature is the white, papery bark that peels off in horizontal strips. Older trees develop dark, scaly bark on the lower trunk.
- Leaves: Simple, alternate, and heart-shaped, with toothed edges, turning yellow in autumn.
- Flowers: Tiny, separate male and female catkins appear in early spring.
- Fruit: Small, cone-like structures containing numerous seeds.
- Size: Typically grows 40-70 feet tall.
- Habitat: Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun.