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Betula papyrifera



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Betula papyrifera
Paper birch,Canoe birch

In autumn, the leaves change to an excellent yellow. The fall color is spectacular in the northern lake states where paper birch is native. When mixed with the oranges of sugar maple and the reds of red maple, the autumn display is worth a visit.

 
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