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 ...

Got a birch tree that doesn’t look too healthy after our long, dry summer? You aren’t alone. Both European white birch and river birch are popular landscape trees in the Inland Northwest.

The river birch tree supplies excellent summer shade, beautiful foliage spring through fall and a stunning winter display. advertisement. Birds & Blooms. River Birch Tree Care and Growing Tips.

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.

People love their chalky white birch trees. Unfortunately, so does a tiny insect that causes big problems. Only a half-inch long as an adult, the bronze birch borer started establishing itself in ...

Birch planted in Brentwood has not thrived in the 10 years it’s been planted. Birch trees are not native to California and generally don’t do well in our Mediterranean climate.

Characteristics of North American Birch Trees Birch species are generally small- or medium-sized trees or large shrubs, mostly found in northern temperate climates in Asia, Europe, and North America.

On Amazon a set of five tealight holders made from birch poles costs $29.99; 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.

Interior Alaska s hot and dry summer of 2013, coupled with an invasion of insect pests, has taken a steep toll on the region s birch trees, experts say.

Because the small, upright cones of the yellow birch tree disintegrate slowly, its seeds provide a sustained food source for wetland birds like Pileated Woodpeckers, Fox Sparrows, Black-capped ...

Garden writer Jeff Lowenfels asks whether there is more matter falling from birch trees late this summer than in previous years, Sections. Alaska News Politics Opinions Sports Talk to us Opens in ...