Also do not prune in spring, as it will actively harm birch trees. ‘They are pumping materials through the xylem (and phloem), if pruned, they will “bleed” excessively, potentially attracting disease ...

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

Last year, a chance meeting with a friend inspired me to adopt a new spring ritual: tapping white birch trees to make fruity, sweet birch syrup. This activity encourages me to get outside, ...

When it comes to spring beauty in the tree world, the showy explosions of crabapple, apple, plum and cherry tree blossoms get all the attention. But when you slow down to look closely, you’ll ...

“For birch trees to get a good sap season, they need a freezing winter, so climate change is a big concern,” says Ervins. ... It then moves back up the tree, ready for spring.

As the tree matures, the bark transforms into sizable, dull gray or black plates. Winter unveils 3-4 pre-formed staminate catkins on shoots that blossom in early spring, complemented by yellowish to ...

Birch trees also perform poorly in compacted soil because they have shallow root systems, ... poorly drained clay soil can bring on chlorosis too. It’s been a rainy spring so far.

"Although birch pollen season isn't over yet, the amounts recorded in Tartu and Jõhvi have already surpassed last year's levels. But that's not unusual — birch pollen concentrations were also very ...

However, due to the long and sluggish spring, birch trees in places like Haanja are not yet "ready." According to Urmas Veeroja, the owner of Mooska Farm in Haanja, the birch trees in their area are ...