Description
Almost everyone can identify this tree. The white, peeling bark is distinctive.
The white birch is found everywhere in Ontario except for along the shore of Hudson Bay.
The tree’s trunk is covered in thin, smooth white bark that peels off in large sheets. Bark from the white birch is very strong and pliable — it can be used to make canoes. Buds, leaves and seeds from the white birch are a great source of food for birds and animals.
They mature relatively quickly, so are a good choice for establishing a canopy faster than with other species.
White Birch Facts and Features | |
Mature Size | 25 m. (80 ft.) |
Sun/Shade | Full Sun. |
Moisture | Can tolerate a variety of moisture levels |
Soil | Adaptable to a wide of soil types. |
Flowers | No |
Fruit | No |
Special Features | Snowy white bark. Also known as paper/canoe/silver birch. |