Betula populifolia (Gray Birch or Poplar Birch)

Betula populifolia is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to North America. It is known for its slender, upright growth habit and distinctive smooth, shiny, and chalky white bark, which peels in thin sheets. The leaves are triangular with serrated edges and turn yellow in the fall. This tree is often used for reclamation projects or in landscape designs that require quick establishment and a unique appearance.