Question: Disturbed land, cleared 19 years ago for housing development. Zip 01523. There are many of these young trees, but I …
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Question
Disturbed land, cleared 19 years ago for housing development. Zip 01523. There are many of these young trees, but I remember that none appeared for a few years after land was cleared, the young White Pine and Oak trees appeared sooner. Some years ago I used a tree identification book, and decided this must be Sweet Birch. Was I right?
Answer
Dear mweinr, it certainly does look like Betula lenta (cherry birch). I assume you received a wintergreen odor when you bruised the bark. Best wishes.
