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  1. May 25, 2024 · Birch is a genus of about 40 species of short-lived ornamental and timber trees and shrubs of the family Betulaceae, distributed throughout cool regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about their physical description, major species, uses, and hybrids.

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  2. Jul 1, 2023 · Birch trees (genus Betula) are flowering medium-sized deciduous trees with thin papery bark and egg-shaped pointed leaves. Birch trees have spectacular fall colors that can be golden yellow, vibrant orange, or fiery red. Common birch trees get their names from the bark’s distinctive colors, which can be white, silver, black, gray ...

    • Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) Primarily native to Alaska, Canada, and northern U.S. states, this tree has lovely white bark and yellow fall color. It can grow either as a single-trunk tree or in small clumps with multiple trunks.
    • Bog Birch (Betula pumila) Bog birch is a medium-sized, short-lived, clump-forming shrub that thrives in wet sites and is native to North America. The plant tolerates occasional flooding, alkaline soil, clay soil, and road salt.
    • River Birch (Betula nigra) River birch is an increasingly popular, fast-growing tree for the home landscape and is native to the eastern United States.
    • Sweet Birch (Betula lenta) Cherry birch is a large tree that grows from a single main trunk. Shiny, red-brown bark and yellow foliage make this an attractive tree for lawns and naturalized areas.
  3. Betula pendula, commonly known as silver birch, warty birch, European white birch, or East Asian white birch, is a species of tree in the family Betulaceae, native to Europe and parts of Asia, though in southern Europe, it is only found at higher altitudes.

  4. Learn about birch tree characteristics, habitat, uses, and how to identify it from aspen. Find out how birch trees are edible, medicinal, and useful for crafts and paper.

  5. Apr 13, 2024 · Birch trees are famous for their historical use in birch bark canoes, birch beer, footwear, and even as a source of flour made into bread. I will teach you how to identify the different types of birch trees, and then we will look at some specific birch trees to learn more about them.

  6. Learn about birch trees, a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs with distinctive bark and graceful form. Find out their varieties, care, uses, and tips for growing them in your garden.