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Betula cordifolia
Mountain Paper Birch
Origin: Eastern Canada and the North Eastern United States.
| Family |
| Betulaceae |
| Genus |
| Betula |
| Species |
| cordifolia |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Height |
| 25 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This large, irregular tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Shape |
| Narrow crown. |
| Habitat |
| Moist, rocky slopes and open forests at an altitude of 800-2,000 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Mature bark is white to reddish-tan and peels off in thin layers, its younger bark is a shinny reddish-brown colour. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are ovate and alternate with 9-12 lateral veins on either side, 6-12 cm in length. |
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