Gray birch (Betula populifolia), otherwise known as “old field birch,” is an incredibly short-lived species. These trees are an iconic aspect of the American pastoral, often taking root among vast ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, we’re going to introduce you to a native Indiana species, and that’s grey birch. It can be found in the northern part of Indiana near Lake Michigan. It can be defined ...

The top of my dead white birch tree toppled over. The cause was rotting. Folks also call this tree “canoe birch” and “silver birch.” The official name is “paper birch,” Betula papyrifera. It is very ...

Trees that lose their leaves in winter (deciduous trees) can be challenging to identify at this time of year. An exception is gray birch (Betula popufolia), which, in spite of its name, often has ...

DEAR JESSICA: I've had a gray birch for two years. I have been pulling off mushroom-type growths for a while, but haven't seen any recently. Now I'm noticing that the bark on one section appears ...

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