Betula kenaica, or Kenai birch, is a species of birch that can be found in Alaska and northwestern North America up to 300 m (980 ft) above sea level.

[1] It grows up to 12 m (39 ft) tall, with reddish-brown bark that may become pink or grayish-white.

The leaf margins are cuneated and serrated with rounded base and acute apex.

The flowers bloom in late spring while fruits fall in autumn.

[2] The buds and twigs of the plant are used as a stew flavor while its inner bark can be eaten either raw or cooked and can be used as soup thickener.