What Does a Paper Birch Look Like

Description of paper birch tree: Generally a medium-size tree, paper birch grows to about 40 feet in height. In good conditions it can reach 75 feet or more. The bark is reddish brown on younger plants, becoming creamy white with dark horizontal lines called lenticels in the third or fourth year.

How can you tell if a paper is birch?

1. Develops a smooth white bark that curls and peels (once mature).
2. Provides bright yellow fall color.
3. Features simple leaves that are 2–4″ long, borne on leaf stems about 1″ in length and medium green in color. …
4. Produces brown or green catkins in April and May.
5. Grows in an oval shape.

What is paper birch good for?

Paper Birch is used for specialty products such as ice cream sticks, toothpicks, bobbins, clothespins, spools, broom handles, and toys, as well as pulpwood.