Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)
Also known as white birch.
↑Summary
A birch native to North America with a northerly distribution; occurring farther south only at higher elevations, and when planted as a landscaping plant.
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This tentative map is based on the FHWA's ERA. This data lacks information on Canada, but also overestimates native ranges, especially around the edges, as this post explains. We have not yet reviewed or fixed this map.
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Sometimes planted as a landscaping plant considerably farther south than its native range, due to the striking visual appearance of its white bark. Often fares poorly in these areas, due to its lower tolerance of hot, humid summer conditions. The river birch (Betula nigra) has similar-looking bark and is usually a better choice in warmer climates.
↑Links & External Resources
• Paper Birch | The Wood Database (About This Site)
• Paper Birch | Fire Effects Information System (FEIS) (About This Site)
• Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) | Illinois Wildflowers (About This Site)
• Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) | USDA PLANTS Database (About This Site)
• Betula papyrifera | Go Botany (About This Site)
• Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) | Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder (About This Site)
• Paper Birch | Virginia Tech Dendrology Factsheets (About This Site)
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