Basic Information Common Name: Silver Birch Scientific Name: Betula pendula Native Habitat: Europe and Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator The Silver Birch, scientifically known as Betula pendula, is a tree steeped in history and folklore, deeply intertwined with the cultural landscapes of Europe and Asia. Its shimmering white bark and graceful,
Dwarf Birch
Basic Information Common Name: Dwarf Birch Scientific Name: Betula nana Native Habitat: Arctic and subarctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Dwarf Birch, Betula nana, is a plant deeply intertwined with the glacial and post-glacial history of the Northern Hemisphere. Its resilience and ability to thri
Japanese White Birch
Basic Information Common Name: Japanese White Birch Scientific Name: Betula platyphylla var. japonica Native Habitat: Eastern Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and Russia. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Japanese White Birch, Betula platyphylla var. japonica, is a captivating tree native to the eastern regions of Asia. Its origins trace bac
Himalayan Birch
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
Water Birch
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
Downy Birch
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
Gray Birch
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
Sweet Birch
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
Yellow Birch
Basic Information Common Name: Yellow Birch Scientific Name: Betula alleghaniensis Native Habitat: Eastern North America History / Discovery / Cultivator The Yellow Birch, Betula alleghaniensis, is a majestic tree native to the cool, temperate forests of eastern North America. Its history is intertwined with the indigenous peoples of the region, wh
River Birch
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