Betula lenta

Early successional tree of forest and rocky slopes. Twigs have a wintergreen flavor.

Seedling

First leaves hairy. Note pointed buds and spotted bark by first fall. Early seedlings look essentially like Betula alleghaniensis.

R Parker

Common Name(s):

black birch
sweet birch

Type:

Native

Shrubs, Trees

Moisture:

Dry
Moist

Light:

Sun
Part Sun