What fruit does the Paper Birch produce?

The Paper Birch tree, known scientifically as Betula papyrifera, produces strobiles, which are small, cylindrical structures that bear the seeds of the tree. These strobiles are characteristic of birches and contain clusters of small, winged seeds that are released when mature.

In the context of trees, strobiles are often confused with cones, which are produced by coniferous trees. Cones are woody structures that can hold seeds, but since the Paper Birch is a deciduous tree, it does not produce cones; instead, it has strobiles. Understanding this distinction helps clarify why the correct answer highlights strobiles as the fruiting structures of the Paper Birch.