The paper birch tree is also preyed upon by insects ... as this species is also notorious for losing leaves, bark, and branches throughout the year. The river birch will, however, provide fast ...

When I think about winter survival, my mind first goes to wildlife: field mice curling up in nests, chickadees flocking to bird feeders, and amphibians burrowing into the mud.

And, of course, there are plenty of European white birch (Betula papyrifera) planted in Southern California, although their lifespan in our dry environment, which is antithetical to their habitat, is ...

Birch trees, with their beautiful bark, cute catkins ... either amend their soil to lower the pH or consider a birch tree like the paper birch, which can handle more alkaline conditions.