Paper Birch Betula papyrifera

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Paper BirchBetula papyrifera

• Description tall and very skinny, hardwood,
  deciduous,crown shape is like a big cloud
• Height 50-80
• Diameter1-2
• Leaves heart shaped, broad , toothed and
  alternating, 2-4 long

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Paper BirchBetula papyriferea

• Bark white with black and gray knots, thin
  pieces of bark, young trees have orange/brown,
  horizontal lines
• Cone/ berry description catkins with nut lets

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Paper BirchBetula papyrifera

• Habitat rich and moist soil, also grows in
  sand
• Range Canada to United States
• Pests bronze birch borer
• Uses baskets, canoes and wigwams, leaves to
  make tea

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