One of Martha Stewart's recommendations for a lush privacy hedge is the European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), a deciduous tree that thrives in zones 4 through 8.

But I don't think this tree's siting in full sun is harming it. Birch prefer acidic soil (pH of 6.5 or less); lacking it, there is often some chlorosis, of loss of green in leaves, high in the tree.

A fairly fast-growing tree, river birch can reach a height of 70 feet or more. Native throughout the eastern U.S., it is typically found on the banks of rivers and streams as well as in floodplains.

The birch borer is a small, bronze-colored beetle that attacks weakened or stressed birches from May to August. The insects are drawn to stressed trees by the release of a physiological signal.

River birch seeds can be harvested from catkins in late spring when they start turning brown. Place them in a dry location inside a paper bag for three to four days, or until the seeds naturally ...

Jake Beaudoin collects liquid sap from birch trees into hundreds of gallon plastic bags then after 24 hours empties the bags into five gallon buckets. "It is just a bunch of tubing and we collect ...

Birch trees are known for their delicate beauty and are popular choices for bonsai enthusiasts. Growing a birch bonsai tree can be challenging, but with the right care and attention, you can ...

Either way, it's a subjective/cosmetic issue at that point. Even if just one branch is alive, the tree is alive and will try to regrow (assuming the problem it's having doesn't finish off the live ...

Byarozavik -- which translates to “birch tree water” in Slavic languages-- is based in the U.S. Both companies tap trees throughout Northern Europe for this “vitality” drink.