Basic Information Common Name: Himalayan Birch Scientific Name: Betula utilis Native Habitat: Himalayan region of Asia, including countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Himalayan Birch, Betula utilis, is a tree steeped in history and cultural significance, particularly within the regions where it natura

Basic Information Common Name: Water Birch Scientific Name: Betula occidentalis Native Habitat: Western North America History / Discovery / Cultivator The water birch, Betula occidentalis, is a captivating tree that graces the riparian zones and moist environments of western North America. Its discovery and subsequent cultivation are interwoven wit

Basic Information Common Name: Downy Birch Scientific Name: Betula pubescens Native Habitat: Europe and northern Asia, particularly in wet or poorly drained sites. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Downy Birch, scientifically known as Betula pubescens, has a rich history intertwined with human culture and ecological significance. Its discovery a

Basic Information Common Name: Gray Birch Scientific Name: Betula populifolia Native Habitat: Eastern North America History / Discovery / Cultivator The Gray Birch (Betula populifolia) is a pioneer species native to eastern North America, ranging from southeastern Canada down to North Carolina. Its presence after disturbances like forest fires or l

Basic Information Common Name: Sweet Birch Scientific Name: Betula lenta Native Habitat: Eastern North America History / Discovery / Cultivator Sweet birch, scientifically known as Betula lenta, boasts a rich history interwoven with the landscapes of eastern North America. This stately tree has long held significance for both indigenous populations

Basic Information Common Name: River Birch Scientific Name: Betula nigra Native Habitat: Eastern United States History / Discovery / Cultivator The River Birch (Betula nigra) boasts a fascinating history, deeply entwined with the landscapes of eastern North America. Its story begins long before formal scientific recognition, with Indigenous peoples

Basic Information Common Name: Paper Birch Scientific Name: Betula papyrifera Native Habitat: North America History / Discovery / Cultivator The Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera), also known as white birch, canoe birch, or American paper birch, is a familiar and iconic tree of the North American landscape. Its history is deeply intertwined with the i