When do white birch (Betula papyrifera, aka paper birch) transition from their young (reddish, coppery-colored) bark, to their mature (white, exfoliating) bark? There are some times when it’s fun and interesting to talk about “why” they happen, and I also want to talk about just how cool it is that things happen — period. In this case, I don’t know if there is some rule of thumb about when or why white birches change from their immature bark to their more mature, characteristic bark — all I know

White birch is a beautiful and iconic tree species — and also one that can give us clues about a forest’s past! #tree #trees #forest #forests #nature #ecology #ecosystem #woods #forestry #forester #history #stem #birch #birchtree | Ethan Tapper