Bog Birch (Betula pumila)
Scientific Name: Betula pumila — Bog Birch.
Native Home: Canada and the northern and central United States.
Height: 1–4 m.
Lifespan: Around 20–50 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Too small for commercial timber; stems may be used for minor crafts and fuel.
Harvesting: Usually managed as a native shrub for wetland restoration rather than harvested commercially.
Age to Harvest: Not generally harvested for timber; established plants can spread over several years.
Products: Ornamental shrubs, wetland-restoration plants, and habitat for wildlife.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Native communities have used various birches for practical crafts and household purposes.
Global Spread: Native to North America, especially bogs, fens, wet meadows, and other cool, moist habitats near boreal forests.
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