Paper birch (Betula Papyrifera)

This tree can be found along the Cob's way path in the Kanokolus bog preserve in Unity, ME. The paper, white, or canoe birch can grow up to 60-70 feet in height and 1-2 feet in diameter. It grows best along streams and the border of ponds or swamps where there is rich, moist soils. The bark is a protective layer of thin papery sheets that re white on the outside and have an orange tone on the inside. Leaves are 2-4 inches long and are alternately arranged. I have included this tree as, like the yellow birch, it stood out due to it's unique bark as well as it's white color which contrasted the surrounding trees.