Many ornamental trees are valued for their spring flowers or fall foliage, but they offer little aesthetic value during the ...

By choosing the most appropriate species of birch and the right place to plant it in your landscape this autumn, you can ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Birch species are generally small- or medium-sized trees or large shrubs, ...

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 ...

Birch trees are magnificent trees to have in any garden. While they bring charm, color and character to a space, they have ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, meet River Birch. As its name implies, it is often found near waterways and in moist soil areas across the state of Indiana. It can be multi-stemmed, often in ...

When tree roots start killing off surrounding grass, it's time to move onto a different groundcover or to mulch. Q: I have a couple of clump birches in our back yard. The roots coming to the surface, ...

Q: Am I the only one whose birch tree has suffered this winter? It bloomed beautifully, but now half of it is dead and has almost no leaves. Should I call an arborist? Can this tree be saved? A: This ...