Fire Birch
Betula populifolia Marshall
Betula populifolia, known as Fire Birch or Gray Birch, is a deciduous tree in the Betulaceae family. Native to eastern North America, it is commonly found in the northeastern United States and parts of eastern Canada. A pioneer species, it often colonizes areas after disturbances like fire or logging. While not as economically valuable as other birch species, it is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental tree.
Description
Betula populifolia, described by Marshall in 1785, is a member of the Betulaceae family. It is native to regions including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and parts of the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. This species is known for its ability to thrive in disturbed environments, such as those affected by fire or logging. Though less economically significant than other birch species, it is occasionally grown for ornamental purposes.
Other common names
Fire BirchGray BirchGrey BirchOld Field BirchWhite BirchWire Birch
Distribution
New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · GB · Vermont-US · Global · Connecticut · Delaware · Illinois · Indiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Prince Edward I. · Québec · Rhode I. · South Carolina · Vermont · Virginia
Synonyms
Betula acuminataBetula alba var. populifoliaBetula alba subsp. populifoliaBetula cuspidataBetula excelsa var. canadensisBetula lenta var. populifoliaBetula populifolia f. incisifoliaBetula populifolia var. pendulaBetula populifolia f. pendulaBetula populifolia f. populifoliaBetula populifolia var. laciniataBetula populifolia unranked purpureaBetula populifolia f. laciniataBetula populifolia var. purpureaBetula populifolia f. purpurea