The tree I chose was a paper birch. I knew this because of the flaking, white bark, meaning it wasn’t a gray or yellow birch. This birch was not flowering. I think it had tiny buds that were starting to appear, but it was hard to tell because they were so small and rather high up. The tree also has birch polypore (fomitopsis betulina) on the base on the trunk and higher up. Upon further research, I learned that it can be used as an antiseptic and a tonic. The tree also has some moss on one side.
