But this birch tree still stands. A fixture in the constant progress of life and nature, for better or worse. What makes it all the more ironic is that the gray birch is generally a short-lived tree.

This birch-tree cousin is the key piece! ... golden yellow leaves in fall, and natural gray bare branches in winter." The fluted trunks, which resemble muscle fibers, ...

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

In the forest, birch trees thrive in cool, moist soils. ... It’s known for its snow-white exfoliating bark, dark green foliage and excellent golden-yellow fall color.

A number of conifers are candidates for the Official Evergreen of Winter, but among the leaf-shedding shade trees there is just one superstar, the birch tree with its peeling snow-white bark.