Species PlantsGray Birch

Gray Birch

Betula populifolia

CommonPlant
Illustration of Gray Birch (Betula populifolia)

Gray Birch is a fast-growing tree with a slender trunk and distinctive white bark. It is often one of the first trees to colonize disturbed areas.

Habitat
Thrives in poor, sandy soils and open areas.
Diet
Provides food and habitat for numerous bird species and insects.
How common
Common

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