Other common names:
Swamp Birch Other scientific names: Betula borealis, Betula glandulifera French names:
Bouleau nain Family: Birch Family (Betulaceae) Group: Birches Distinctive features: ShrubSub-Shrub; Usually a small shrub, with very un-birchlike leaves - round and toothed. Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed Habitat: Wet Areas Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 103 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: pumila: dwarf For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
83 photographs available, of which 10 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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