Betulaceae Leaves are simple, alternate, deciduous, doubly serrate and two-ranked.
Leaves are triangular in shape with a wedge-shaped base and a hairy underside.
Twigs are zigzag, hairy and with lenticels and triangular leaf scars. Fruit is a nutlet enclosed in a papery cone. Intolerant of shade. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form.