Another favourite tree...golden birch
By Lorilyn57
12 Nov, 2012
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the paper birch and the golden birch can be tapped for their sap in the early spring, much like the maple. It's colour..from the bark to the autumn leaves..is a lovely metallic gold! This specimen has emerged from the huge felled log of it's parent plant. the exposed root has golden bark ..just like the trunk!
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Yes, birch sap has been made into syrup about as long as the maple sap. The native peoples used both tree's sap for medicinal purposes.. perhaps I can find a seedling for you Amy.
12 Nov, 2012
Wow that would be amazing Lori , I will keep my fingers crossed :o))
12 Nov, 2012
I have to start a new data base for my promises...If I've forgotten any, Amy...please don't be reluctant to remind me.
13 Nov, 2012
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I didn't know there was a golden birch I have silver birch in my garden , can you use the sap in the same way as Maple ?
12 Nov, 2012