UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Betula papyrifera    ( Paper birch )

Family: BETULACEAE


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Betula papyrifera-general description.jpg
Species: Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Depiction: Deciduous tree, found in open to dense stands on well drained soils, disturbed areas and forest edges. Low to moderate elevation.

Photographer: Roy Rea


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