Birch trees are magnificent trees to have in any garden. While they bring charm, color and character to a space, they have specific pruning needs. You need to know when to prune a birch tree as ...

Q:Can I remove a few low-hanging branches from a birch tree now? The tree is 13 years old and I certainly do not want to do anything to harm my tree. A:Birch trees tend to bleed (lose sap) profusely ...

Late winter, from mid-February through early March, is the best time to prune most trees. Trees are still dormant at this time of year and, unlike in early winter, wound closure will be rapid if ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

Editor's note: Once a month, the OSU Extension master gardener's office of Franklin County profiles a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. As the growing season fades, we bid adieu to many of ...

Question: It’s October and the peach and plum trees have started to bloom. Should we do needed pruning now or wait until the normal time during winter? Answer: October flowering could mean an early ...

Q It seems like birch trees grow well around here, but I had bad luck with mine. Its branches died from the top down, and I had to have it removed. I really love birch trees, but I wonder if it's ...

Walking along the banks of a river, through a young forest, or along a city street, there is a tree that stands out from the rest. At first glance it might appear to be just another paper birch, but ...