Paper birch is one of the most popular deciduous trees of North America. Its scientific name is Betula papyrifera, and it belongs to the family Betulaceae. The tree is commonly known as canoe birch or white birch due to its stunning white bark. However, there are several other synonyms used for paper birch like American white birch, silver birch, and paperbark birch. Among these, the term paperbark birch is most relevant as it describes the distinctive characteristic of the tree's bark that peels off like paper in thin layers. Some other common synonyms for paper birch are canoe bark tree, parchment birch, and tree of life.