The Mount Allison Flora Project

Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch)

Origin

Northern North America

History

Geographic Information

Family

Betulaceae

Plantings on Campus

Uses

Paper birch makes excellent firewood, as the bark is flammable even when wet.

Birch bark was used by Native Americans to line the outside of canoes, due to its waterproof nature. It was also used as a writing material.

Images

Paper Birch, May 11, 2008

Paper birch buds, May 11, 2008