Trees are a must-have for natural shade in your outdoor space. And this fast-growing tree is the ideal species, giving you a shady canopy sooner than later.

However, each tree species has specific characteristics that you can use to help identify it if you can only see the bark. The bark of birch trees always appear to be pulling or peeling off the tree ...

While the impacts of microplastic absorption on the silver birch trees will be subject to further research, we have seen studies demonstrate how it can negatively affect plant growth. One ...

One such species is the river birch, Betula nigra. The bark of this tree exfoliates — or peels away in layers — to reveal shades of cinnamon, cream, salmon and pink.

Each week, the Intro to Trees of Indiana web series will offer a sneak peek at one species from the. This week, we introduce River Birch or Betula nigra, which is also known as red birch. As its name ...

Why and when to prune a birch tree: what the arborists say. Birch are desirable trees that bring texture and seasonal interest to any landscape and different species are suited to many backyard ...

If you have birch or black locust trees growing near you, you probably also have some highly flammable species of fungi. Here's how to use them as tinder.

In regards to its ecological importance, yellow birch trees are extremely important for various types of wildlife, providing food for animals like White-tailed deer, Moose, Eastern Cottontail, ...