UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Betula papyrifera    ( Paper birch )

Family: BETULACEAE


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Betula papyrifera-winter description.jpg
Depcition: Hardwood; shiny, peeling bark is a distinguishing feature.

Photo Location: Forests For The World, Prince George, BC

Photograph Date: Febuary 5th, 2005

Photographer: Allan Carson


Available images of Betula papyrifera:


Betula papyrifera general description

Betula papyrifera spring image-catkin 2

Betula papyrifera spring image-developing pollen catkins

Betula papyrifera spring image-developing seed catkins

Betula papyrifera spring image-mature pollen catkins

>Betula papyrifera winter description<

Betula papyrifera winter image-shedding bark

Betula papyrifera winter image-terminal bud

Betula papyrifera winter image-young bark