Basic Information Common Name: American Hornbeam Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana Native Habitat: Eastern North America History / Discovery / Cultivator The American Hornbeam, Carpinus caroliniana, is a native tree of eastern North America, its presence woven deeply into the ecological fabric of the region for millennia. While its precise R
Hornbeam
Basic Information Common Name: Hornbeam Scientific Name: Carpinus Native Habitat: Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Hornbeam, belonging to the genus Carpinus, has a history deeply intertwined with human civilization. The name “Hornbeam” itself re
Bog Birch
Basic Information Common Name: Bog Birch Scientific Name: Betula pumila Native Habitat: Bogs, swamps, and wet thickets of North America (primarily Canada and the northern United States). History / Discovery / Cultivator Bog Birch (Betula pumila), also known as Swamp Birch, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to North America. Its [&he
Silver Birch
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