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Betula occidentalis

water birch

Other common names
American red birch
Synonyms
Betula papyrifera 'Occidentalis'
Betula papyrifera var. occidentalis (Hook.) Sarg.
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Botanical details
Family
Betulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Betula

Genus description

Betula can be deciduous trees or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or peeling brown bark; separate male and female catkins open before or with the leaves in spring

Name status

Correct

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