Paper birch (also called white birch) is an iconic tree of the north and probably our most easily recognized tree because of its distinctive white bark. The scientific name Betula papyrifera speaks to ...

Along with causing floods, power outages and closing schools, tropical storm Floyd took the life of one of the state’s most notable trees. The state’s largest paper birch succumbed Thursday to the ...

Known as the state tree of New Hampshire, the paper birch (Betula papyrifera) is commonly referred to as a ‘poor man’s fire starter.’ The trees’ characteristic white papery bark is impossible to miss ...

In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces the Paper Birch. This species is found in the North Woods of Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Trees are always a worthy investment for your backyard. When you decide to plant a tree on your property, not only do you get a beautiful new landscaping feature but also a slew of additional benefits ...

PORT TOWNSEND — Shovels scraped the ground and collided with rocks and dirt as a small group of volunteers celebrated Arbor Day. They got together Friday morning at the west end of the Mountain View ...

The paper birch is known for its white exfoliating bark, dark green foliage and golden fall color. The birch tree has always been a popular landscape tree because of its beautiful bark and graceful ...

In northeastern Minnesota, paper birch trees along south-facing slopes are dying. Yet, many of the same trees on north-facing slopes are doing just fine. The reason? It’s not certain, but two ...

I bought a Christmas tree yesterday. Actually, two. The first is a balsam. To me, Christmas smells like Abies balsamaea. Its long-lasting fragrance is the opposite of the foul odor produced by last ...

When I was in my early 20s I wanted to check out my country of birth to an extent. My dad gave me a job to deliver material from Ottawa, Ontario, to Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is 1495 kilometers. For ...