When is the best time to see a Dwarf Birch?

Dwarf Birch

Betula nana

Dwarf Birch is a low-growing shrub with small, rounded leaves. It is well adapted to cold climates and is a key species in tundra ecosystems.

Habitat

Found in arctic and subarctic regions, often in bogs and tundra.

Diet

Its leaves are browsed by herbivores such as caribou and moose.

How common

Rare

The best time to see a Dwarf Birch is June–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 185 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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