Paper Birch
Betula papyrifera · Betulaceae (Birch family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to triangular with an acuminate tip and unlobed blade
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, straight lateral veins
Key Features
Ovate-triangular leaf blades with sharply doubly serrate margins and alternate arrangement on a slender stem
Description
Medium-sized deciduous tree featuring distinctive white, exfoliating papery bark, male and female catkins, and golden-yellow autumn foliage
Habitat
Cool northern forests, thriving in moist to dry well-drained soils in full sun
Native Range
Native to northern and north-central North America, widely planted across northern temperate zones
Identified on 10/19/2026