Betula
populifolia
Gray Birch
Close grey bark, slender branches, multi-stemmed. Will tolerate
poor, infertile soil, sandy or gravelly sites, wet or dry
soil. Full sun. Native to RI. 20-40' x 10-20'.
Robert
H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1995.
Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species.
Northeast National Technical Center, Chester, PA.