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
Paper Birch
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
Birch
Basic Information Common Name: Birch Scientific Name: Betula Native Habitat: Primarily temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. History / Discovery / Cultivator The birch, belonging to the genus Betula, holds a significant place in human history, mythology, and practical use. Its origins trace back millennia, with fossil evidence suggesting it
Sitka Alder
Basic Information Common Name: Sitka Alder Scientific Name: Alnus viridis subsp. sinuata Native Habitat: Western North America History / Discovery / Cultivator The Sitka Alder, scientifically known as Alnus viridis subsp. sinuata, is a widespread and ecologically important shrub or small tree native to western North America. Its discovery and subse
Seaside Alder
Basic Information Common Name: Seaside Alder Scientific Name: Alnus maritima Native Habitat: Coastal regions of Delaware, Maryland, Oklahoma and Georgia (USA) History / Discovery / Cultivator Alnus maritima, commonly known as Seaside Alder, stands apart from its more widespread alder cousins due to its geographically restricted distribution. The di
Italian Alder
Basic Information Common Name: Italian Alder Scientific Name: Alnus cordata Native Habitat: Southern Italy and Corsica History / Discovery / Cultivator Alnus cordata, commonly known as the Italian Alder, boasts a relatively straightforward history compared to some other plant species. Its native range is primarily limited to Southern Italy, particu
Green Alder
Basic Information Common Name: Green Alder Scientific Name: Alnus viridis Native Habitat: Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specifically, it’s often found in mountainous regions, along stream banks, and in disturbed areas. History / Discovery / Cultivator Alnus viridis, the Green Alder, has a long and intertwined
European Alder
Basic Information Common Name: European Alder Scientific Name: Alnus glutinosa Native Habitat: Europe and parts of Asia, typically in wet or damp soils, along riverbanks, and in wetlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The European Alder, Alnus glutinosa, has a long and intertwined history with humans. Its presence is evident in archaeological re