birch

Betula spp.

Common Names: Paper Birch, White Birch, Canoe Birch.

The White or Silver Birch is a short-lived tree and has the distinctive flaking, silvery-white bark. They are a quick growing tree reaching 7-18 m high and like to grow in light soil in an open position.

Distribution:

They grow along moist coastal areas as well as the cool/cold high country.

Bibliography:

http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howtos/ht_birch/ht_birchhtm#table

http://www.2020site.org/trees/birch.html