Yellow Birch

The yellow birch is a medium-sized tree — the largest of the birches that are native to Ontario, it can grow up to 25 meters tall. It grows across southern and central Ontario and into northern parts of the province. It can be found on rich, moist and shady sites. The seedlings often germinate on disturbed soils, such as roots of overturned trees. Although yellow birch does turn yellow in the fall, the tree gets its name from its bark, which is a golden yellow for much of its life. Valuable wood used for furniture, flooring, doors and tool handles.