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 ...

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 ...

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.

Question: Good afternoon, Carol. Here is a photo of some sort of fungi growing on one of our three mature birch trees in the front yard. I have not been able to identify it via the internet, so am ...

Brazen thieves armed with axes and chainsaws are plundering parks, forests and private land in Wisconsin's Northwoods. Their prey? White birch trees. Thousands of trees have disappeared since last ...

The Silver Birch is one of Britain’s most distinctive trees. Learn the key facts and identification tips that make it easy to recognize. This video breaks down how to identify it and why it’s such an ...