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Betula papyrifera var. papyrifera
Betula papyrifera Marshall var. papyrifera
Paper Birch, Western Paper Birch
Betulaceae (Birch Family)
Synonym(s): Betula alba var. commutata, Betula papyrifera var. commutata, Betula papyrifera var. elobata, Betula papyrifera var. macrostachya, Betula papyrifera var. pensilis
USDA Symbol: bepap
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Leaf Apex: Acuminate , Acute
Leaf Base: Cuneate , Truncate
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Inflorescence: Catkin
Autumn Foliage: yes
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , Green , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , ID , IN , MA , ME , MT , NY , OR , WACanada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , NT , ON , PE , QC , SK , YT
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeAdditional resources
USDA: Find Betula papyrifera var. papyrifera in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Betula papyrifera var. papyrifera in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Betula papyrifera var. papyrifera
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff