Paper Birch

Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) is a deciduous tree native to the northeastern and north-central United States and Canada. Known for its distinctive white, papery bark, this tree thrives in various soil types—light, medium, or heavy—and prefers full sun and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions. Native Americans have long utilized parts of the Paper Birch as an edible resource, using flowers, inner bark, leaves, sap, and shoots. Its range extends from Alaska to Wisconsin and southward into Virginia, making it a hardy species adaptable to diverse climates within its native range.