Yellow Birch

Yellow Birch

Betula alleghaniensis

• Description

  Commonly identified by its golden-yellow bark streaked with grey and brown, which peels into curls.

• Habitat

  Deciduous or Hardwoods, Fields, Forest, Marsh, Mixed Woods, Riparian Edge, Swamp

• Interesting Fact

  Crushed foliage and twigs give off an odor of wintergreen and can be used as condiments. The bark is waterproof and has been used by First Nations as outer skin of canoes.