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Betula is Latin for birch; papyrifera is Latin for "bearing paper" referring to the thin, white, exfoliating bark. The white exfoliating bark is distinct on this species. The white exfoliating bark is great firestarter when in the wilderness where campfires are allowed. It should only be peeled from downed logs though and not live trees.
Renaissance Reflection® paper birch (Betula papyrifera ‘Renci’): A fast-growing cultivar with striking white bark. The dark green foliage transitions to a golden color in the fall.
Often fares poorly in these areas, due to its lower tolerance of hot, humid summer conditions. The river birch (Betula nigra) has similar-looking bark and is usually a better choice in warmer climates, and gray birch (Betula populifolia) is also a good choice as it is somewhat more heat-tolerant and also has a small maximum size.
Betula papyrifera (paper birch, [5] also known as (American) white birch [5] and canoe birch [5]) is a short-lived species of birch native to northern North America. Paper birch is named after the tree's thin white bark, which often peels in paper -like layers from the trunk.
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Range & Habitat: Paper Birch is an uncommon native tree that is found in northern Illinois (see Distribution Map). It is more common further to the north. Habitats include upland woodlands and savannas (often sandy or rocky), open disturbed woodlands, stabilized sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and riverbanks.
Renaissance Reflection® paper birch is a cultivated variety of a native species. Bark is very white, but does not peel much. Long, black lenticels and V-shaped black marks at branch connections are prominent on this species as it ages. The simple, alternate leaves are 2 to 4 inches long.
