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    Betula papyrifera - Wikipedia

    Betula papyrifera (paper birch, also known as (American) white birch and canoe birch ) is a short-lived species of birch native to northern North America. Paper birch is named after the tree's thin white bark, which often peels in paper-like layers from the trunk. Paper birch is often one of the first species to colonize a … See more

    Betula papyrifera is a medium-sized deciduous tree typically reaching 20 metres (66 feet) tall, and exceptionally to 40 m (130 ft) with a trunk up to 75 centimetres (30 inches) in diameter. Within forests, it often grows with a … See more

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    In Alaska, paper birch often naturally grows in pure stands by itself or with black or white spruce. In the eastern and central regions of its range, it is often associated with See more

    Betula papyrifera has a moderately heavy white wood. It makes excellent high-yielding firewood if seasoned properly. The dried wood has a density of 37.4 lb/cu ft (0.599 g/cm ) and … See more

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    B. papyrifera hybridizes with other species within the genus Betula.
    Several varieties are recognized:
    • B. … See more

    Betula papyrifera is mostly confined to Canada and the far northern United States. It is found in interior (var. humilus) and south-central … See more

    As of 2023, the conservation status of paper birch is considered of least concern according to the International Union for Conservation of … See more

    Bronze birch borer is a major pest among birch species. Under repeated infestation or stress to the tree from other sources, bronze birch borers may kill the tree. The insect bores into the sapwood, beginning at the top of the tree and causing death of the tree crown. The … See more

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  2. Paper birch | Tree, Leaf, Bark, Scientific Name, & Facts

    Paper birch, ornamental, shade, and timber tree of the family Betulaceae, native to northern and central North America. The bark, brown at first, whitens and peels into paper-thin layers, marked by narrow horizontal pores, or lenticels.

  3. Paper Birch - US Forest Service Research and Development

  4. Betula papyrifera — paper birch - Go Botany

    Betula papyrifera × Betula pumila → Betula ×‌sandbergii Britt. is a rare hybrid that occurs in VT. It is a shrub or small tree with dark red-brown, close bark. The oval to ovate leaf blades are 2.5–6.5 cm long with serrate margins, acute at the …

  5. Betula papyrifera (Canoe Birch, Kenai Birch, Mountain Paper Birch ...

  6. PAPER BIRCH - BETULA PAPYRIFERA | The UFOR …

    PAPER BIRCH - BETULA PAPYRIFERA. Common Name: paper birch. Scientific Name: Family: Betulaceae. Genus: Betula. Species: B. papyrifera. Hardiness Zone: 2 to 6. Height: 50 to 70 ft. Width: 25 to 50 ft.

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    paper birch The PLANTS Database includes the following 3 subspecies of Betula papyrifera Marshall Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles.

  9. Paper Birch – Betula papyrifera | The Registry of Nature Habitats

  10. ENH255/ST096: Betula papyrifera: Paper Birch - EDIS

    Aug 19, 2021 · Scientific name: Betula papyrifera. Pronunciation: BET-yoo-luh pap-ih-RIFF-er-uh. Common name (s): Paper birch, canoe birch. Family: Betulaceae. USDA hardiness zones: 3A through 6B (Fig. 2) Origin: native to …