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fruiting catkin of Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)

Also up here is White Birch (Betula papyrifera) with fruiting catkins. This tree is sometimes called Heart-leaved Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera var. cordifolia), an alpine variation. The leaves are variably shaped -- many are rounder than this one.