A number of conifers are candidates for the Official Evergreen of Winter, but among the leaf-shedding shade trees there is just one superstar, the birch tree with its peeling snow-white bark.

In contrast, the highly reflective, light-colored bark of a paper birch doesn't absorb the sun's radiation and heat on cold winter days, and so avoids the damage caused by rapid heating and cooling.

Also do not prune in spring, as it will actively harm birch trees. ‘They are pumping materials through the xylem (and phloem), if pruned, they will “bleed” excessively, potentially attracting disease ...

There are 130 birch trees in the one-third acre study plot, part of the OneTree Alaska project that Dawe oversees. Researchers are using the trees to see how a longer growing season is affecting ...

Many ornamental trees are valued for their spring flowers or fall foliage, but they offer little aesthetic value during the winter. Not the river birch tree. The river birch’s beautiful bark ...

Most white birch trees will show some winter kill, namely at the top of the tree, and you will have to cut this out so new growth can start.

Despite their lack of leaves in winter, it really is not too difficult to identify most trees now. You just have to look at other characteristics, such as branching patterns, bark, overall shape, ...

River birch is a favorite ornamental yard tree in the southern United States. It's hardy, loves living near water, and can be often messy to maintain.

Most of us enjoy knowing the names of our acquaintances — including trees. It’s tougher to identify trees in winter because most have no leaves, which is how we generally recognize trees. But ...

This is why it is not a good idea to prune birch trees, or any trees, once winter is past and the sap starts “running.” What about rototilling the garden beds? Do not do it.

Gardener seeks help for failing birch trees: Ask an expert Published: Oct. 31, 2020, 7:00 a.m. A black crow sits upon a Birch tree almost devoid of leaves in Southwest Portland.

White birch trees. Thousands of trees ... a bunch of eight birch logs 16- to 20-inches long sells for $27.99 and four 4-foot-long birch poles retail for $45.99. Winter Woods in Glidden sells raw ...