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.

Q: I purchased a piece of land last year with three silver birch trees on it. The largest is about 30 feet tall and had a low branch removed many years ago. The inside of the stub rotted and was ...

This week's plant pick of the week is a dwarf version of our native river birch tree, called 'Little King.' Skip to Article. ... Also makes a good specimen at a house corner or in a small front yard.

Birch trees are susceptible to aphids that drip honeydew, making a mess. The birch borer attacks certain species of birches, leaving holes in the trunk and branches and causing leaves and branches ...

Growing Things: Replacing a beloved birch tree. Q: We have a beloved 50-year-old weeping birch in our front yard. It has been slowly dying from the top down, and we will have to remove it this year.

A. Birch trees are very resilient, and most recover quickly from damage. If you are confident about the height, cut off the broken trunk just below the break, and new growth should re-sprout to ...

Growing Things: Replacing a beloved birch tree. Q: We have a beloved 50-year-old weeping birch in our front yard. It has been slowly dying from the top down, and we will have to remove it this year.