Reeves Boulevard Birch
Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)
Paper Birch
About this verified tree
This Paper Birch at its documented location is believed to be one of the first boulevard trees ever planted in Edmonton, dating to the early 1900s. It is associated with Gladys Reeves and the Edmonton Horticultural Society as possible planters. Now over a century old, it stands as a living record of Edmonton's earliest organized urban forestry efforts.
- Species
- Paper Birch
- Scientific name
- Betula papyrifera
- Area
- Alberta
Heritage Categories
Significance
This Paper Birch at its documented location is believed to be one of the first boulevard trees ever planted in Edmonton, dating to the early 1900s. It is associated with Gladys Reeves and the Edmonton Horticultural Society as possible planters. Now over a century old, it stands as a living record of Edmonton's earliest organized urban forestry efforts.
Species & Identity
How This Tree Compares
Species comparison is not available yet.
Species Leaders
History & Heritage
Measurements
Exceptional Measurements
This tree has measurements that exceed standard thresholds — it may be a record-breaking specimen.
Collections
Location
map Open Mapsheight Height Details
height = tan(angle) × distance + eye_height
beach_access Canopy Details
straighten Circumference Details
Record Metadata
Community Photos
Submit photos for community approval
Your Notes
Admin Controls
Record ID: —
Drag, select, or paste photos. They will be compressed to WebP before upload.