For a more lush landscape, consider branching out a bit by planting a weeping tree. Weeping trees make a striking statement with their long, downward branches that cascade toward the ground. There are ...

Q: I purchased a piece of land last year with three silver birch trees on it. The largest is about 30 feet tall and had a low branch removed many years ago. The inside of the stub rotted and was ...

Most experts recommend that deciduous trees such as birch be pruned when they are totally dormant. All leaves should be off and the weather should be cold. If you wait until spring, you risk the tree ...

Q: I'd like to get a jump on my spring pruning. Is there any harm in pruning my trees now? I've got dogwood, maple, birch and cherry. A: Most deciduous (leaf-dropping) trees can be safely pruned in ...

Q.: We have a weeping birch in our front yard and this is its third season. It is a healthy tree with nice leaves and most of the branches going all the way to the ground. When we planted it it was ...

Q. How far is too far for a young weeping tree to lean? We have a 2-year-old weeping birch tree, and I am worried that its "weep" is too much. A. No need for tears. Unless your tree is touching the ...

Betula pendula, commonly known as the European white birch, silver birch or European weeping birch, is a member of the Betulaceae family (closely related to the beech and oak family). The name for ...