White Birch Tree

The White Birch Tree (genus Betula) is deciduous, meaning it loses its leaves annually. They grow fast and live short lives. The White Birch does not like humidity and heat and would prefer to live in cooler mountainous regions. It likes deeper, well drained soils but can grow in many soil types. Because the tree can grow so quickly, it is considered successful in re-populating after fires strike its habitat.