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.

Known as the state tree of New Hampshire, the paper birch (Betula papyrifera) is commonly referred to as a ‘poor man’s fire starter.’ The trees’ characteristic white papery bark is impossible to miss ...

The paper birch is known for its white exfoliating bark, dark green foliage and golden fall color. The birch tree has always been a popular landscape tree because of its beautiful bark and graceful ...

PORT TOWNSEND — Shovels scraped the ground and collided with rocks and dirt as a small group of volunteers celebrated Arbor Day. They got together Friday morning at the west end of the Mountain View ...

Editor's Note: This column first appeared in the York Weekly in 2013. Paper birch (also called white birch) is an iconic tree of the north and probably our most easily recognized tree because of its ...

Editor's Note: This column first appeared in the York Weekly in 2013. Paper birch (also called white birch) is an iconic tree of the north and probably our most easily recognized tree because of its ...

Trees are always a worthy investment for your backyard. When you decide to plant a tree on your property, not only do you get a beautiful new landscaping feature but also a slew of additional benefits ...

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 ...

I bought a Christmas tree yesterday. Actually, two. The first is a balsam. To me, Christmas smells like Abies balsamaea. Its long-lasting fragrance is the opposite of the foul odor produced by last ...

When I was in my early 20s I wanted to check out my country of birth to an extent. My dad gave me a job to deliver material from Ottawa, Ontario, to Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is 1495 kilometers. For ...

Q It seems like birch trees grow well around here, but I had bad luck with mine. Its branches died from the top down, and I had to have it removed. I really love birch trees, but I wonder if it's ...

Birches will likely drive out many aspens in northern forests as mounting levels of carbon dioxide force the trees to compete more fiercely for soil nutrients in the coming decades, according to a ...