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Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

If you are lucky enough to have a big backyard to hang out in, you probably want to be able to enjoy it for as much of the year as possible. That's especially true when it's summer and outdoor ...

EASY TO IDENTIFY: River birch or Betula nigra is native to the southern US and is commonly found in the flood plains and swamp areas. “It’s beautiful, the summer month of June, and the sun shines most ...

What: Heritage birch — also called white bark river birch, or betula nigra Cully Heritage — was selected for its incredible peeling bark. The bark has more white, cream and pale salmon tones than the ...

A tree-shaded lawn is an oasis in the summertime simply because it provides cover from the sun's rays, but the benefits of trees extend beyond shade. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, filter air ...