RIVER BIRCH

Scientific name:Betula nigra
By,Ashley Weldon
Hilsman Middle School
6th Grade

Leaf Arrangement:Alternate

Leaf Type:Simple

Leaf Margin:Toothed

Leaf Shape:Round

Recognition:A shaggy-barked tree of steambanks.
Leaves can be 1"-5". Height 60'-80';diameter 2'-3'.
They have Fruits between June-Sept, and flowers April-May.
Wood:Close-grained, light, strong, light brown
with pale sapwood.

Bibliograghy:

Bishop, Norman G. Native Trees of Georgia. Georgia Forestry Commission.1996.