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Arborists reveal when to prune a birch tree to keep it healthy and beautiful, plus when not to trim

Birch trees are magnificent trees to have in any garden. While they bring charm, color and character to a space, they have ...
Daily Mail

Gel made from the bark of a birch tree speeds up the healing of wounds from burns and reduces skin scarring (and it could be available to buy by the end of 2019)

A chemical found in birch bark helps wounds heal faster and with less scarring than ordinary creams, researchers say. Tests on a gel, which contains betulin, showed it healed burn wounds quicker in 86 ...
Penn Live

Birch tree took a beating... keep it or cut it? Gardening Q&A with George Weigel

Q: Am I the only one whose birch tree has suffered this winter? It bloomed beautifully, but now half of it is dead and has almost no leaves. Should I call an arborist? Can this tree be saved? A: This ...
Alaska Public Media

AK: From tree to cream; how birch syrup makes its way to dessert bowls

The chartreuse leaves of the birch tree are one of the first signs of spring in Southcentral Alaska. But for a few weeks before the leaves unfurl the trees offer a sweet treat –a watery liquid that ...