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 ...

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 ...

Sneezing and watery eyes. For some of us, it's just a sign of the times.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...