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 ...

Gray birch (Betula populifolia), otherwise known as “old field birch,” is an incredibly short-lived species. These trees are an iconic aspect of the American pastoral, often taking root among vast ...

Driving down a wooded lane recently, I remarked on the striking contrast between the deep green pines and the snow-white bark of our native white birches (Betula papyrifera). Several kinds of birches ...

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 ...

Trees that lose their leaves in winter (deciduous trees) can be challenging to identify at this time of year. An exception is gray birch (Betula popufolia), which, in spite of its name, often has ...

Across much of the United States, birch trees stand out in home landscapes for their striking presence in every season. Their light-colored bark peels away in thin sheets, while the foliage moves ...

DEAR JESSICA: I've had a gray birch for two years. I have been pulling off mushroom-type growths for a while, but haven't seen any recently. Now I'm noticing that the bark on one section appears ...

I suspect that if Lake States residents were polled about their favorite trees, paper birch would fall among the top five.