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Gray birch (Betula populifolia), otherwise known as “old field birch,” is an incredibly short-lived species. These trees are an iconic aspect of the American pastoral, often taking root among vast ...

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Avoid planting your gray birch in soils with high alkaline pH levels—this can also lead to chlorosis (a yellowing of leaves ...

This could lead to some patch frost development as soon as tonight. The chance for frost actually increases over the next few days to follow as a colder air mass from Canada settles into the region.