Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description: Features weeping branches and delicate cut-leaves.
Distribution: Native Europe
Occurance
Planted on field trail in the birch section
Category: Birch
Whitespire Birch (Betula populifolia ‘Whitespire’)
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description: Moderate size tree, features non-pealing light-gray bark.
Distribution: Native to Eastern North America
Occurance
Planted on field trail in the birch section
Dakota Pinnacle Birch (Betula platyphylla ‘Fargo’)
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description: Moderate size tree, with white bark. This selection features upright growth.
Distribution: Native to east Asia and Japan
Occurance
Planted on field trail in the birch section
Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana)
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Distribution: Blue Beech is native to eastern North America.
Occurance
Several planted near brush island
Yellow Birch – Betula alleghaniensis
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Betula alleghaniensis is a deciduous tree known for its peeling, golden-brown bark and triangular leaves.
Leaves: The leaves are simple, serrated, and triangular in shape.
Bark: The bark is golden-brown and peels into thin, curly strips.
Fruit: It produces small, winged nutlets.
Habitat: It is commonly found in moist woodlands and along streams.
Distribution: Yellow birch is native to North America.
Occurance
Two specimens were planted in large pasture marsh in 2016
River Birch – Betula nigra
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Betula nigra is a deciduous tree known for its distinctive, exfoliating bark and serrated leaves.
Leaves: The leaves are simple, serrated, and diamond-shaped.
Bark: The bark is reddish-brown to gray and peels in papery curls.
Fruit: It produces small, winged nutlets.
Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands and along riverbanks.
Distribution: River birch is native to eastern North America.
Occurance
Scattered specimens planted in 2016
Paper Birch – Betula papyrifera
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Betula papyrifera is a deciduous tree known for its white bark and triangular leaves.
Leaves: The leaves are simple, serrated, and triangular.
Bark: The bark is chalky white, peeling in paper-like sheets.
Fruit: It produces small, winged nutlets.
Habitat: It is commonly found in various habitats, including woodlands.
Distribution: Paper birch is native to North America.
Occurance
Large trees are found throughout the former pasture. Many dense stands have come up since the mid 90’s when cattle were removed.