Tree Family Betulaceae - Alders, Birches, Hornbeams The birches have long been popular ornamental trees in America, chiefly in the northern United States and Canada. Several are native Americans, but many species have been introduced from Europe and Asia. In general, they are graceful trees, the most popular being those with white bark.  Please select a thumbnail for more and larger images and information on each species.

Dahurian Birch Betula davurica

River Birch Betula nigra

Paper Birch Betula papyrifera

Arctic Moor Birch B. pubescens ssp. tortuosa

Downy / Moor Birch Betula pubescens

European White Birch Betula pendula

Sweet Birch Betula lenta

Loose-Flowered Hornbeam Carpinus laxiflora

European Hornbeam Carpinus betulus

Turczaninov Hornbeam Carpinus turczaninovii

Manchurian Alder Alnus hirsuta

European Black Alder Alnus glutinosa

Manchurian Hazelnut Corylus sieboldiana

Speckled Alder Alnus incana