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