Betula occidentalis (Water Birch)

Betula occidentalis, commonly known as Water Birch, is a deciduous shrub or tree that is native to North America. It is known for its attractive peeling bark, which ranges in color from reddish-brown to white. This plant produces small, inconspicuous flowers in the spring and its leaves turn yellow in the fall before dropping. Water Birch typically reaches a height of 20-30 feet and has a width of about 15-25 feet.