Question: Dear botanist, Is this Betula populifolia? The plant was seen in Goffstown NH, on a trail about 50 meter from …
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Question
Dear botanist, Is this Betula populifolia? The plant was seen in Goffstown NH, on a trail about 50 meter from a lake. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of the bark. Thank you for your help!
Answer
Dear Jackita83, good morning. Yes, your plant in the series of photographs does appear to be Betula populifolia. The triangular shape and low, drawn out apex are good characteristics of the leaf blades. The branchlets are quite thin (in diameter) on this species and covered with lenticels. Best wishes.
