Q: Our 12-year-old weeping birch tree appears to have died because all the leaves have turned brown. Do you think it is a goner or should we wait to see if it revives next year? What do you think ...

I never like to have trees cut down unless it is necessary. Some deciding factors are obvious, such as storm or equipmen damage. Or, maybe they have grown too close to your home or other buildings.

The birch trees in this photo appear to have been infested with bronze birch borer, as indicated by the dead upper branches where larvae have disrupted the flow of water and nutrients.

Researchers have elucidated the pivotal function of the BpNAC90 gene's phosphorylation in birch trees, which is essential for their drought tolerance. This discovery in gene expression regulation ...

Dear Neil: I have two weeping willows, one hybrid poplar and a river birch tree. They are all fairly close to one another. The willows and poplar are 2 years old, and I've had the birch for one year.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is an abundance of green flakes coating the sidewalks and cars right now, and it seems hard to avoid the white cottony tufts ...

Bright and white against blue skies, paper birch trees (Betula papyrifera) liven up the winter landscape, especially when contrasted against green conifers, which have made them darlings of seasonal ...

Homeowners should periodically inspect their trees for warning signs. Signs of an unhealthy tree include falling bark, abnormal leaves and the presence of fungus or mushrooms. Certain tree species, ...