Betula occidentalis fontinalis (Western Red Birch)

Betula occidentalis fontinalis, commonly known as Western Red Birch, is a medium-sized deciduous tree that is native to western North America. It has a distinctive reddish-brown bark that peels in thin, papery layers, providing visual interest year-round. The leaves are green and ovate, turning yellow in the fall. This tree is typically found in moist habitats such as stream banks and wetlands.