Betula papyrifera
Seedlings: 18-24"
A characteristic deciduous tree of the Northwoods, paper birch is a 50-75 ft. single- or multi-trunked tree with conspicuous, white, peeling bark. Loosely pyramidal in youth, the tree develops an irregular, rounded crown in maturity. Bright green leaves turn yellow in fall. One of the most beautiful native trees, with narrow, open crown of slightly drooping to nearly horizontal branches; sometimes a shrub.