AMERICAN GARDENER

Smoke trees belong to the genus Cotinus and are ornamental shrubs or small trees admired for their unusual, cloud-like flower clusters. They are part of the Anacardiaceae, the same botanical family that includes sumac and cashew plants. Smoke trees are widely cultivated in gardens and parks because of their distinctive appearance and colorful foliage. The … Read more

Botanical Classification The Japanese pagoda tree is a deciduous flowering tree belonging to the genus Styphnolobium in the family Fabaceae, commonly known as the legume or pea family. Its scientific name is Styphnolobium japonicum. Although historically classified in the genus Sophora, taxonomists later reassigned it to Styphnolobium due to differences in botanical characteristics. The species … Read more

Botanical Classification Gray birch is a deciduous hardwood tree in the genus Betula, part of the family Betulaceae. Its scientific name is Betula populifolia. The species belongs to the order Fagales, which also includes oaks, beeches, and alders. Gray birch is closely related to other North American birches, including paper birch (Betula papyrifera) and sweet … Read more

Botanical Classification Water birch is a deciduous hardwood tree or large shrub in the genus Betula, which belongs to the family Betulaceae. Its scientific name is Betula occidentalis. The species falls under the order Fagales, which includes other important hardwood trees such as oaks, beeches, and alders. Water birch is closely related to other North … Read more

Botanical Classification Sweet birch is a deciduous hardwood tree belonging to the genus Betula, within the family Betulaceae. Its scientific name is Betula lenta, and it is commonly referred to as black birch, cherry birch, or spice birch due to its aromatic bark and twigs. The species falls under the order Fagales, which also includes … Read more

Botanical Classification Erman’s birch is a deciduous hardwood tree belonging to the genus Betula, within the family Betulaceae. Its scientific name is Betula ermanii. The species falls under the order Fagales, which includes other important hardwood trees like oaks, beeches, and alders. Erman’s birch is native to northeastern Asia and is particularly valued for its … Read more

Botanical Classification Bog birch is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Betula, within the family Betulaceae. Its scientific name is Betula pumila, and it is commonly known as bog birch due to its preference for wet, acidic habitats. The species falls under the order Fagales, which includes other important hardwood trees … Read more

Botanical Classification Dwarf birch is a small deciduous shrub or low-growing tree belonging to the genus Betula in the family Betulaceae. Its scientific name is Betula nana, and it falls under the order Fagales. Unlike larger birch species such as silver or paper birch, dwarf birch is adapted to cold, harsh environments and has a … Read more

Botanical Classification Downy birch is a deciduous hardwood tree belonging to the genus Betula, which is part of the family Betulaceae. Its scientific name is Betula pubescens, and it is commonly known as downy birch or white birch. The species falls under the order Fagales, which includes beeches, oaks, and other important hardwoods. Downy birch … Read more