Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. River birch has been called "the most beautiful of American trees" by Prince ...

“The trees are God’s great alphabet: with them He writes in shining green across the world His thoughts serene.” — Leonora Speyer. “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The next best ...

What: Heritage birch — also called white bark river birch, or betula nigra Cully Heritage — was selected for its incredible peeling bark. The bark has more white, cream and pale salmon tones than the ...

Trees are a must-have for natural shade in your outdoor space. And this fast-growing tree is the ideal species, giving you a ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This drought and flood tolerant birch ...

Editor's note: Once a month, the OSU Extension master gardener's office of Franklin County profiles a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. As the growing season fades, we bid adieu to many of ...