Characteristics
Betula cordifolia Regel
mountain paper birch
Cool high elevation coniferous and mixed coniferous-deciduous forests. Sometimes forming almost pure stands after a disturbance event. Occasionally occurring with B. papyrifera but mostly replacing it at higher elevations.
Tree
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
FACU (NWPL EMP)
FACU (NWPL NCNE)
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Classification
Citation
Betula cordifolia Regel
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.
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Plant Photos
Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Essex County, NY on 2023-06-08
- Kyle J. Webster
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Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Essex County, NY on 2023-06-08
- Kyle J. Webster
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