Yellow Birch

A large tree and an important lumber species of birch native to northeastern North America

• Grow to 60 - 75 ft in height with a trunk diameter of 2 - 4 ft. 

• Produces a cone, 3/4 to 1 1/4 inches long, rather plump, upright, with many hairy scales containing 2-winged nutlets, matures in fall and disperse over winter.

• The leaves are 4 inches long, finely double-toothed, oval and short-stalked

• With a shiny appearance, the outer layers of the bark peel horizontally in thin, curly, papery strips. As the tree matures, the curls of peeling bark become more abundant and may appear shredded.

• Fun fact: The Yellow Birch is one of the most valuable northern hardwoods in Adirondack forests. The wood is heavy, strong, close- grained, and even-textured..