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Native Trees of Indiana River Walk
Paper Birch from a distance along the Native Tree Walk

Paper Birch

Description

A northern species, its range closely follows the northern limit of tree growth across North America and extends into the northern Great Lakes region. An early successional species, it is shade intolerant, but does tolerate very acid soils. Northwest Indiana represents the southern limit of its natural range except where it extends into the Appalachian Mountains. Its white peeling bark and graceful form make this a good ornamental tree, though in Indiana it is subject to several serious diseases. An excellent syrup, lighter than maple syrup, is produced from paper birch sap.

Photos

Fruit

Fruit of a Paper Birch tree.

Habit

A Paper Birch tree in its habitat.

Leaves - Summer

Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.

Leaves - Fall

Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.
Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.
Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.
Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.

Branch

Branches of a Paper Birch tree.

Bark

Bark of a Paper Birch tree.
Bark from a Paper Birch tree.

Bud

Bud of a Paper Birch tree.

Flower

Flowers of a Paper Birch tree.
More Information

Scientific Name: Betula papyrifera

Family: Birch

Seasonality: Deciduous

Wood Type: Hardwood

Leaf Type: Broadleaf

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Inventory Number: 2623

Location
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Photos

Fruit

Fruit of a Paper Birch tree.

Habit

A Paper Birch tree in its habitat.

Leaves - Summer

Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.

Leaves - Fall

Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.
Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.
Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.
Leaves of a Paper Birch tree.

Branch

Branches of a Paper Birch tree.

Bark

Bark of a Paper Birch tree.
Bark from a Paper Birch tree.

Bud

Bud of a Paper Birch tree.

Flower

Flowers of a Paper Birch tree.