American White Birch is a well-known deciduous tree with white bark. It is also known as Paper Birch, Silver Birch, or Canoe Birch. Paper Birch is the most common name and is due to the thin, papery bark that the tree has. Silver Birch is named as such because of the white, silvery quality of the bark, especially in the sunlight. Canoe Birch comes from the historical use of the tree's bark in the construction of canoes by Native Americans. All in all, whichever name one uses, the American White Birch is a beautiful tree with a distinctive bark that makes it easily recognizable in any setting.