I found a beautiful paper birch tree on the campus.
![](https://blog.uvm.edu/eamcswee/files/2023/03/IMG-1553-768x1024.jpg)
It was very easy to see and identify because of the distinct features. The white bark and the thin trunk. I knew it wasn’t a yellow birch because the coloring was more white.
![](https://blog.uvm.edu/eamcswee/files/2023/03/IMG-1551-768x1024.jpg)
There was some early signs of budding on the branches but it seemed to be in the very early stages. There is no signs of flowering
![](https://blog.uvm.edu/eamcswee/files/2023/03/IMG-1554-473x1024.png)
Here is my post on iNaturalist it agreed with my decision that flowering is not occurring yet. It also agreed with me that it is a birch.
![](https://blog.uvm.edu/eamcswee/files/2023/03/IMG-1550-768x1024.jpg)
Here is a nice picture of the tree next to the bus stop.