Betula nigra (USA)

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Betula nigra L., Sp. Pl. 982 1753. (syn: Betula americana Buc'hoz [Invalid]; Betula lanulosa Michx.; Betula nigra var. parvifolia Regel; Betula nigra pendula Paul, nom. nud.; Betula rubra F.Michx.; Betula rupestris Raf.);

C. & E. U.S.A. as per WCSP;

District of Columbia; Florida; Georgia; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maryland; Masachusettes; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Oklahoma; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia; West Virginia; Wisconsin as per Catalogue of Life;

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Tree for ID : Atlanta, Georgia : 18JAN19 : AK-36 : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (3)

Small tree seen in Atlanta.

Could be River Birch?

Very good images. Yes, I believe you are correct. Betula nigra aka River Birch.

References:

Catalogue of Life The Plant List Ver.1.1 WCSP IPNI Wikipedia Missouri Botanical Garden USDA The Ohio State University NC State University

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