Gray Birch
Betula alleghaniensis Britton
Betula alleghaniensis, commonly known as Gray Birch or Yellow Birch, is a species of birch in the Betulaceae family. Native to northeastern North America, it is characterized by the golden hue of its bark. Previously known as Betula lutea, it was first described in 1904 by Britton. Its range includes regions such as Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Vermont-US, and other areas in the United States and Canada.
Description
Betula alleghaniensis is a prominent member of the Betulaceae family, found across a wide geographic range in northeastern North America. The species is notable for the distinctive golden color of its bark, which has contributed to its common names, including Yellow Birch and Golden Birch. It was first scientifically described in 1904 by Britton under the name Betula alleghaniensis. Previously, it was known as Betula lutea. The tree's distribution spans from Canada to the northeastern United States, including regions like Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Vermont-US, as well as other states and provinces.
Other common names
Gray BirchSilver BirchSwamp BirchYellow Birch
Distribution
Newfoundland · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Vermont-US · EE · Global · Alabama · Connecticut · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kentucky · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Prince Edward I. · Québec
Synonyms
Betula alleghaniensis var. fallaxBetula alleghaniensis f. macrolepisBetula excelsaBetula lenta var. luteaBetula luteaBetula lutea f. fallaxBetula lutea f. macrolepisBetula persicifoliaBetula alleghaniensis var. macrolepisBetula lutea var. alleghaniensisBetula lutea var. macrolepisBetula lutea var. persicifoliaBetula lutea var. genuina